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The Altar of the Dead

The Altar of the Dead

ClassicsLiterary Fiction
Pages
36
Published
2018
Language
English

Synopsis

In Henry James's poignant novella, George Stransom dedicates his life to honoring the memory of his deceased friends and loved ones, creating a private altar for their remembrance. His solitary ritual is disrupted when he meets a woman who shares his deep sorrow, yet conceals a secret connected to one of the very people he mourns. This psychological tale explores themes of grief, devotion, and the complexities of human connection.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

MelancholicReflectiveThought-Provoking

Genres

Classics Literary Fiction

About the author

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Henry James

Henry James, was an American writer, regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism. He was the son of Henry James, Sr., a clergyman, and the brother of philosopher and psychologist William James and diarist Alice James. ([Source][1].) [1]:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_James

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