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The Beast in the Jungle and Other Stories (Dover Thrift Editions)

by Henry James

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Regarded by many as James's greatest achievement in short fiction, "The Beast in the Jungle" is a portrait of a man alienated from life and love. "The Jolly Corner" and "The Altar of the Dead" are two tales that explore the complex interlacings of loss, love and the ever-present past in the lives of their protagonists. Note.

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Title story plus "The Jolly Corner" and "The Altar of the Dead," tales of loss, love and the ever-present past.

Synopsis:

One of James's finest moments, "The Beast in the Jungle" is a portrait of a man alienated from life and love. Also includes "The Jolly Corner" and "The Altar of the Dead." Note.

Synopsis:

Title story plus "The Jolly Corner" and "The Altar of the Dead," tales of loss, love and the ever-present past.
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Table of Contents

The altar of the dead — The beast in the jungle — The jolly corner.
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Product Details

ISBN:
9780486275529
Author:
James, Henry
Publisher:
Dover Publications
Author:
Dover Thrift Editions
Location:
New York :
Subject:
Literary
Subject:
Classics
Subject:
American
Subject:
Novels and novellas
Subject:
Short Stories (single author)
Subject:
Literature
Subject:
Manners and customs -- Fiction.
Subject:
Literature-A to Z
Copyright:
1993
Edition Number:
Dover thrift eds.
Edition Description:
Trade Paper
Series:
Dover Thrift Editions
Series Volume:
140
Publication Date:
19930423
Binding:
Paperback
Grade Level:
from 9
Language:
English
Pages:
112
Dimensions:
8.25 x 5.19 in 0.22 lb
Age Level:
from 14
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"Synopsis" by , Title story plus "The Jolly Corner" and "The Altar of the Dead," tales of loss, love and the ever-present past.
"Synopsis" by ,
One of James's finest moments, "The Beast in the Jungle" is a portrait of a man alienated from life and love. Also includes "The Jolly Corner" and "The Altar of the Dead." Note.
"Synopsis" by ,
Title story plus "The Jolly Corner" and "The Altar of the Dead," tales of loss, love and the ever-present past.
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