In the Cage: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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In the Cage is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for James, Henry (1843–1916).
Catalogue synopsis
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"In the Cage" by Henry James is a novella published in 1898. It centers on an unnamed London telegraphist who works in a post office, deciphering clues about her clients' lives from their cryptic telegrams. Sensitive and intelligent, she becomes absorbed in the affairs of two lovers, Captain Everard and Lady Bradeen, using her remarkable memory to piece together their secrets. As she learns more about their world, she discovers truths that challenge her romantic imagination and force her to reconsider her own future.
Book and edition facts
- Title: In the Cage
- Author credits: James, Henry (1843–1916)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Didactic fiction
- Telegraphers -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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