The Lesson Of The Master (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781419169144)

The Lesson of the Master is a novella written by the acclaimed American author, Henry James. The story revolves around a young writer named Paul Overt, who is deeply inspired by the works of the renowned novelist, Henry St. George. Paul is determined to meet his literary idol and seeks him out in a small town in England where he is rumored to be staying. Upon arriving, Paul meets the charming and intelligent Marian Fancourt, who is also a fan of St. George's work. Together, they attend a dinner party hosted by the novelist, where Paul hopes to learn from the master himself. However, he soon realizes that St. George is not the literary genius he imagined him to be. In fact, the older writer seems to be struggling with his own creative abilities and is unable to produce anything of substance.As Paul grapples with the disillusionment of his hero, he also becomes increasingly drawn to Marian. The two engage in deep conversations about literature, art, and life, and Paul begins to see her as a potential muse for his own writing. However, Marian is engaged to another man, and Paul is left to question his own artistic ambitions and the sacrifices he may have to make in order to pursue them.The Lesson of the Master is a poignant exploration of the relationship between art and life, and the sacrifices that artists must make in order to achieve greatness. James' elegant prose and nuanced characters make this novella a timeless classic of American literature.. Paul Overt was a faithless smoker; he would puff a cigarette for reasons with which tobacco had nothing to do. This was particularly the case on the occasion of which I speak; his motive was the vision of a little direct talk with Henry St. George.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry James
ISBN-10: 1419169149
ISBN-13: 9781419169144
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/17/2004
Pages: 68
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.31lbs
Size: 9.18h x 7.50w x 0.16d