Publisher's Synopsis
The Jolly Corner is a short story by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story revolves around the central character, Spencer Brydon, who returns to his childhood home in New York after a long absence of 33 years. While exploring the empty house, Brydon becomes aware of a strange presence, which he comes to believe is a ghostly apparition of himself. Brydon's character is complex and conflicted, as he struggles with his own identity and the choices he has made in life. He is haunted by the idea that he has missed out on the potential that his life could have had, and that he has become a mere shadow of what he could have been. The story is a psychological exploration of the human psyche, as Brydon confronts his own fears and desires. It is a haunting and unsettling tale, full of suspense and mystery, as Brydon tries to unravel the secrets of his past and come to terms with his present. The Jolly Corner is considered one of James' most powerful and influential works, and it has been widely studied and analyzed by literary critics and scholars. It is a classic example of the psychological horror genre, and it continues to captivate readers with its evocative imagery and haunting themes.What had next brought him back, clearly--though after how long?--was Mrs. Muldoon's voice, coming to him from quite near, from so near that he seemed presently to see her as kneeling on the ground before him while he lay looking up at her; himself not wholly on the ground, but half-raised and upheld.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.
