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Set in Venice, this novella explores themes of obsession and the preservation of art through the story of an unnamed narrator who seeks to obtain the letters of a famous poet from his aging mistress, Miss Tina. The narrative delves into the complexities of love, memory, and the ethical boundaries of literary ambition. As the narrator becomes increasingly entangled in the lives of Miss Tina and her aunt, the tension between authenticity and exploitation unfolds, revealing the intricate dynamics of desire and power.
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The Aspern Papers, Henry James
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- Released
- 2018
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- Title
- The Aspern Papers
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry James
- Publisher
- Outlook Verlag
- Released
- 2018
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 92
- ISBN13
- 9783732692910
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in Venice, this novella explores themes of obsession and the preservation of art through the story of an unnamed narrator who seeks to obtain the letters of a famous poet from his aging mistress, Miss Tina. The narrative delves into the complexities of love, memory, and the ethical boundaries of literary ambition. As the narrator becomes increasingly entangled in the lives of Miss Tina and her aunt, the tension between authenticity and exploitation unfolds, revealing the intricate dynamics of desire and power.