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Ghost Stories of Henry James
Ghost Stories of Henry James | Henry James
4 posts | 3 read | 2 to read
Melville's short stories are masterpieces. The best are to be appreciated on more than one level and those presented here are rich with symbolism and spiritual depth. Set in 1797, Billy Budd, Foretopman exploits the tension of this period during the war between England and France to create a tale of satanic treachery, tragedy and great pathos that explores human relationships and the inherently ambiguous nature of man-made justice. Tales such as Bartleby, Benito Cereno, The Lightning Rod Man, The Tartarus of Maids or I and My Chimney, show the timeless poetic power of Melville's writing as he consciously uses the disguise of allegory in various ways and to various ends.
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catsuit_mango
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I hope to finish this one today... I am reading the short stories between other books (one at a time) as I have found that they need much more attention than my usual readings. Don't you find some authors are 'quicker' to read than others? This one is a trafic jam speed read for me ;)

lazydaizee These ghost stories are really creepy. 3y
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catsuit_mango
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I had never read the turn of the screw... But I must admit the style is a little heavy so I am reading the short stories one by one in between other books

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jackilynn
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Ok I am all set to give Henry James another shot before I completely write him off as not for me. In reality i only intend to read 6 of his short stories/novellas but of course they couldn't all be in the same book 🤷‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤓

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jackilynn
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After watching the Haunting of Bly Manor I have come to the conclusion that maybe I haven't given Henry James a fair chance. I didn't really enjoy Turn of the Screw but I am wiling to give the other short stories used for the tv show a shot before I completely give up on him.