The Altar Of The Dead

von Henry James

48 Seiten, Taschenbuch

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The Altar of the Dead is a short story written by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story revolves around the character of George Stransom, a man who has lost his loved ones and seeks solace in the memories of the dead. He creates an altar in his home to honor the people who have passed away, and spends his days in quiet contemplation. As the story progresses, Stransom meets a woman named Mary Antrim, who becomes his confidant and helps him come to terms with his grief. However, Stransom's obsession with the dead begins to affect his relationships with the living, and he finds himself isolated and alone. The Altar of the Dead is a poignant exploration of the themes of loss, grief, and the human need for connection. James' prose is elegant and evocative, and the story is a powerful meditation on the human condition. This book is a must-read for anyone interested in literature that explores the complexities of the human heart.HE had a mortal dislike, poor Stransom, to lean anniversaries, and loved them still less when they made a pretence of a figure. Celebrations and suppressions were equally painful to him, and but one of the former found a place in his life. He had kept each year in his own fashion the date of Mary Antrim's death.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781419151941
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 17.06.2004
• Größe: 235 x 191 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC