The Beast in the Jungle

by Henry James

In "The Beast in the Jungle," Henry James delves deeply into the themes of isolation, unfulfilled potential, and the human condition through the lens of psychological realism. Set against a backdrop of late 19th-century European society, the novella explores the languid yet tense relationship between John Marcher and May Bartram, whose lives are haunted by the metaphorical "beast" that symbolizes Marcher's fear of an impending catastrophe. James' intricate prose and his mastery of interior monol

ISBN: 9783387007763

59 pages

Published: 2022-09-15

Publisher: DigiCat

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