Author: James, Henry
Synopsis:
In 'The Aspern Papers' by Henry James, a determined and ambitious literary scholar becomes obsessed with obtaining a collection of letters written by a famous poet, Jeffrey Aspern. He travels to Venice, where the poet's former lover, Juliana Bordereau, resides. However, Juliana is a reclusive and mysterious woman who guards the letters with great secrecy. The scholar must navigate a web of deception, manipulation, and moral dilemmas as he tries to uncover the truth behind the letters and the price he is willing to pay to possess them.
Genres:
Psychological fiction, Mystery, Historical fiction
Themes:
Obsession, Power dynamics, Morality, Deception
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