Book Title: The Aspern Papers

Author: Henry James

Episode: Number 138 | Part 1

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"The Aspern Papers" is a novella written by Henry James, originally published in 1888. The story is set in Venice and revolves around the quest of an unnamed American narrator, who is obsessed with obtaining the private letters of a deceased Romantic poet named Jeffrey Aspern. The narrator believes that Aspern's letters contain valuable literary insights and secrets.

The plot unfolds as the narrator rents a room in a decaying Venetian palazzo owned by Miss Juliana Bordereau, an elderly woman who was once romantically involved with Jeffrey Aspern. Miss Bordereau is known to possess the coveted Aspern letters, but she guards them fiercely and refuses to sell or reveal their contents to anyone.

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About the author

Henry James (1843-1916) was an American novelist, short story writer, and literary critic who is widely regarded as one of the most important figures in 19th and early 20th-century American and British literature. Known for his intricate and psychologically complex narratives, James made significant contributions to the development of the novel as a form of art.

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Additional Resources

The Aspern Papers by Henry James http://www.loyalbooks.com/book/the-aspern-papers-by-henry-james