The Jolly Corner
Henry James's The Jolly Corner is a ghost story novel.
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About The Jolly Corner
"The Jolly Corner" by Henry James is a short story published in 1908. Spencer Brydon returns to New York after thirty-three years abroad to manage his inherited properties, including his childhood home. As he reconnects with old friend Alice Staverton, he begins wondering who he might have become had he stayed in America. Prowling his empty boyhood house at night, Brydon seeks to encounter the ghost of his unlived life—his American alter ego—leading to a harrowing confrontation that challenges his very sense of self.
Free audiobook
The Jolly Corner — LibriVox recording, 2 h 07 min in 3 sections.
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Quick answers
Who wrote The Jolly Corner?
The Jolly Corner was written by Henry James.
What genre is The Jolly Corner?
It is usually shelved as Ghost Stories.
Is The Jolly Corner free to read?
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.
Is there a free audiobook of The Jolly Corner?
Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 2 h 07 min.
What books are similar to The Jolly Corner?
Readers who like it often enjoy A Christmas Carol, The Legend of Sleepy Hollow and The Haunting of Hill House.
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