The Lesson of the Master
Resumen del libro
With an ending that is both ironic and deeply ambiguous, Henry James's exquisite novella 'The Lesson of the Master' is an extended meditation on marriage, sacrifice and artistic integrity.
On the brink of a promising career, ambitious young author Paul Overt is thrilled when he is introduced to the celebrated novelist Henry St George, and even more so when the older man - although now considered to be past his prime - takes him under his wing. St George is full of wise counsel for the young writer, and following his stern warnings to cultivate solitude and independence in order not to squander his talents, Paul leaves for Europe, where he immerses himself in his work. On his return, however, he is greeted with a devastating discovery.
Biografía del autor
Henry James (1843-1916) es una de las máximas figuras de la literatura en lengua inglesa. Además de "Washington Square", entre sus obras más conocidas se cuentan "El retrato de una dama" y "Otra vuelta de tuerca" -ambas publicadas en Alianza Editorial-, "Los papeles de Aspern" o "Las alas de la paloma". "Washington Square" fue llevada al cine por William Wyler con el título de "La heredera".
