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Classic Love Stories

The Beast in the Jungle

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    Henry James's The Beast in the Jungle is a classic romance novel. Key subjects include conduct of life, fate and fatalism, man-woman relationships and Egoism.

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    About The Beast in the Jungle

    "The Beast in the Jungle" by Henry James is a novella published in 1903. It tells the story of John Marcher, a man obsessed with the belief that his life is destined for some catastrophic, spectacular event lurking in his future like a beast. His fixation prevents him from truly living or accepting the love of May Bartram, who patiently accompanies him through the years. This psychological parable explores loneliness, fate, and the tragic consequences of waiting for life instead of embracing it.
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    • Conduct of life
    • Fate and fatalism
    • Man-woman relationships
    • Egoism

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    Who wrote The Beast in the Jungle?

    The Beast in the Jungle was written by Henry James.

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    It is usually shelved as Classic Love Stories.

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    Yes. It is in the public domain in the United States and can be read free on Project Gutenberg in EPUB, Kindle and HTML formats.

    What books are similar to The Beast in the Jungle?

    Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Great Expectations and The Children of the Abbey.

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