The Figure in the Carpet: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
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The Figure in the Carpet is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for James, Henry (1843–1916).
Catalogue synopsis
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"The Figure in the Carpet" by Henry James is a short story first published in 1896. An unnamed narrator becomes obsessed with uncovering a hidden meaning in his favorite author's works—a secret pattern the writer claims all critics have missed. As the narrator and his friends pursue this elusive literary mystery, their quest leads to unexpected revelations and tantalizing dead ends. The story explores the nature of artistic intention and the limits of critical interpretation, leaving readers to wonder whether the secret truly exists.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Figure in the Carpet
- Author credits: James, Henry (1843–1916)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- Critics -- Fiction
- Interpersonal relations -- Fiction
- Secrecy -- Fiction
- Short stories, American
- Women novelists -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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