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The story explores the contrasting lives of two characters at a Swiss Alps holiday party. Clarence "Clare" Vawdrey embodies duality, presenting a carefree public façade while secretly engaging in deep, private writing. In stark contrast, Lord Mellifont is entirely public, lacking any personal depth beneath his polished exterior. This dynamic reveals the complexities of identity and the tension between public and private selves, prompting profound reflections on authenticity and the nature of personal expression.
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The Private Life, Henry James
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- Released
- 2022
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- Title
- The Private Life
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry James
- Publisher
- DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
- Released
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 208
- ISBN13
- 9789357271813
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- The story explores the contrasting lives of two characters at a Swiss Alps holiday party. Clarence "Clare" Vawdrey embodies duality, presenting a carefree public façade while secretly engaging in deep, private writing. In stark contrast, Lord Mellifont is entirely public, lacking any personal depth beneath his polished exterior. This dynamic reveals the complexities of identity and the tension between public and private selves, prompting profound reflections on authenticity and the nature of personal expression.