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Title: The Figure in the Carpet
Credits: Transcribed from the 1916 Martin Secker edition by David Price
Summary: "The Figure in the Carpet" by Henry James is a literary novella written in the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of artistic ambition and the complexities of literary criticism, focusing on the relationship between a young critic and a celebrated novelist. James explores the idea that great literature may possess a hidden meaning or intention, which he metaphorically describes as a "figure in the carpet." The story is narrated by an unnamed protagonist, who becomes embroiled in a quest to uncover the elusive "general intention" behind the works of the renowned novelist Hugh Vereker. Through interactions with Vereker and his friend George Corvick, the protagonist is drawn into a labyrinthine exploration of what constitutes true literary art. The narrative unfolds as the protagonist grapples with his admiration for Vereker's genius while feeling the pressure to reveal an understanding that remains just out of reach. Ultimately, the novella examines the interplay between creation and interpretation, as well as the profound impact of art on both the creator and the observer, leaving readers contemplating the nature of meaning in literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: James, Henry, 1843-1916
EBook No.: 645
Published: Sep 1, 1996
Downloads: 334
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, American
Subject: Interpersonal relations -- Fiction
Subject: Women novelists -- Fiction
Subject: Critics -- Fiction
Subject: Secrecy -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Figure in the Carpet
Credits: Transcribed from the 1916 Martin Secker edition by David Price
Summary: "The Figure in the Carpet" by Henry James is a literary novella written in the early 20th century. The book delves into themes of artistic ambition and the complexities of literary criticism, focusing on the relationship between a young critic and a celebrated novelist. James explores the idea that great literature may possess a hidden meaning or intention, which he metaphorically describes as a "figure in the carpet." The story is narrated by an unnamed protagonist, who becomes embroiled in a quest to uncover the elusive "general intention" behind the works of the renowned novelist Hugh Vereker. Through interactions with Vereker and his friend George Corvick, the protagonist is drawn into a labyrinthine exploration of what constitutes true literary art. The narrative unfolds as the protagonist grapples with his admiration for Vereker's genius while feeling the pressure to reveal an understanding that remains just out of reach. Ultimately, the novella examines the interplay between creation and interpretation, as well as the profound impact of art on both the creator and the observer, leaving readers contemplating the nature of meaning in literature. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: James, Henry, 1843-1916
EBook No.: 645
Published: Sep 1, 1996
Downloads: 334
Language: English
Subject: Short stories, American
Subject: Interpersonal relations -- Fiction
Subject: Women novelists -- Fiction
Subject: Critics -- Fiction
Subject: Secrecy -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.