The Jolly Corner by Henry James
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James, Henry, 1843-1916
English
"The Jolly Corner" by Henry James is a short story published in 1908. Spencer Brydon returns to New York after thirty-three years abroad to manage his inherited properties, including his childhood home. As he reconnects with old friend Alice Staverton, he begins wondering who he might have become had he stayed in America. Prowling his empty boyhood...
ego—leading to a harrowing confrontation that challenges his very sense of self. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
John Walker
5 months agoAt first I wasn’t convinced, but the storytelling feels authentic and emotionally grounded. I would gladly recommend this to others.
Mason Jackson
3 months agoI came across this while researching and the progression of ideas feels natural and coherent. I appreciate the effort put into this.
Lisa Young
1 month agoI approached this with an open mind and the plot twists are genuinely surprising without feeling cheap or forced. Worth every second of your time.
Paul Campbell
4 months agoInitially overlooked, this book the content flows smoothly from one chapter to the next. Worth every second of your time.
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Margaret Nelson
3 months agoI approached this with an open mind and the interplay between the protagonists drives the story forward beautifully. Thanks for making this available.