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"The Altar of the Dead" is a short story by Henry James, first published in his collection Terminations in 1895. A fable of literally life and death significance, the story explores how the protagonist tries to keep the remembrance of his dead friends, to save them from being forgotten entirely in the rush of everyday events.
9 de nov. de 2010 · THE ALTAR OF THE DEAD. BY HENRY JAMES. LONDON: MARTIN SECKER number five john street adelphi. This edition first published 1916. The text follows that of the Definitive Edition. CHAPTER I. He had a mortal dislike, poor Stransom, to lean anniversaries, and loved them still less when they made a pretence of a figure.
Analysis. Summary. PDF Cite Share. Fifty-five-year-old George Stransom is obsessed with observing the anniversary of his fiancee Mary Antrim’s death, a fact that leads him to expand his...
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1 de sept. de 1996 · The Altar of the Dead Language: English: LoC Class: PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature: Subject: Death -- Fiction Subject: Forgiveness -- Fiction Subject: Memory -- Fiction Category: Text: EBook-No. 642: Release Date: Sep 1, 1996: Most Recently Updated: Nov 9, 2010: Copyright Status: Public domain in the ...
15 de sept. de 2022 · Henry James, a pivotal figure in trans-Atlantic literature, showcases his narrative finesse in 'The Altar of the Dead', drawing upon his expatriate experiences and deep insights into the human psyche.
Discussion of themes and motifs in Henry James' The Altar of the Dead. eNotes critical analyses help you gain a deeper understanding of The Altar of the Dead so you can excel on...
