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Title: The Beast in the Jungle
Note: Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1915 Martin Secker edition by David Price
Summary: "The Beast in the Jungle" by Henry James is a psychological novella written in the late 19th century. It explores themes of love, fate, and the complexities of human relationships through the experiences of its main character, John Marcher, who harbors a deep conviction that something fateful and momentous is destined to happen to him. The story unfolds as Marcher reunites with May Bartram, a woman from his past, and they navigate the intricacies of their connection, which is marked by an unspoken understanding of his obsession and her quiet support. At the start of the novella, John Marcher is introduced at a gathering at Weatherend, where he inadvertently re-encounters May Bartram. Their initial conversations reveal a sense of nostalgia and missed connections, hinting at a deeper, unrealized bond. Marcher reflects on his peculiar feeling of being destined for something significant, which he confesses to May, initiating a poignant dialogue about their past and present selves. As they discuss the nature of their experiences, May's insightful observations reveal the complexities of Marcher’s secret anxieties and conditions. The opening chapters set the tone for an exploration of their intricate relationship and the existential questions surrounding Marcher’s long-held dread of what his fate might entail—a "Beast" lurking in the metaphorical jungle of his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: James, Henry, 1843-1916
EBook No.: 1093
Published: Nov 1, 1997
Downloads: 2032
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject: Fate and fatalism -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Egoism -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Beast in the Jungle
Note: Reading ease score: 75.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits: Transcribed from the 1915 Martin Secker edition by David Price
Summary: "The Beast in the Jungle" by Henry James is a psychological novella written in the late 19th century. It explores themes of love, fate, and the complexities of human relationships through the experiences of its main character, John Marcher, who harbors a deep conviction that something fateful and momentous is destined to happen to him. The story unfolds as Marcher reunites with May Bartram, a woman from his past, and they navigate the intricacies of their connection, which is marked by an unspoken understanding of his obsession and her quiet support. At the start of the novella, John Marcher is introduced at a gathering at Weatherend, where he inadvertently re-encounters May Bartram. Their initial conversations reveal a sense of nostalgia and missed connections, hinting at a deeper, unrealized bond. Marcher reflects on his peculiar feeling of being destined for something significant, which he confesses to May, initiating a poignant dialogue about their past and present selves. As they discuss the nature of their experiences, May's insightful observations reveal the complexities of Marcher’s secret anxieties and conditions. The opening chapters set the tone for an exploration of their intricate relationship and the existential questions surrounding Marcher’s long-held dread of what his fate might entail—a "Beast" lurking in the metaphorical jungle of his life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: James, Henry, 1843-1916
EBook No.: 1093
Published: Nov 1, 1997
Downloads: 2032
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life -- Fiction
Subject: Fate and fatalism -- Fiction
Subject: Man-woman relationships -- Fiction
Subject: Egoism -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.