The Altar of the Dead (9786258507195)

First published in 1895, The Altar of the Dead is one of Henry James’s most introspective and haunting short stories, exploring memory, devotion, and the quiet tyranny of the past. The story centers on George Stransom, a man who dedicates his life to honoring the memory of the dead—those he has loved, admired, or lost. In a private ritual bordering on obsession, Stransom constructs an “altar” of remembrance, where loyalty to the past becomes both a refuge and a burden. When another mourner enters his world, James delicately examines how grief, love, and forgiveness collide. Subtle, psychologically rich, and deeply moving, The Altar of the Dead is a powerful meditation on mourning and the cost of living too faithfully among memories.

Kitap Adı:	The Altar of the Dead
Yazar:	Henry James
Yayınevi:	Paper Books
Hamur Tipi:	Kitap Kağıdı
Sayfa Sayısı:	46
Ebat:	135-210-
İlk Baskı Yılı:	2026-02-19
Baskı Sayısı:	1
Dil:	İngilizce
Barkod:	9786258507195