The History of Literature

509 The Figure in the Carpet by Henry James (Part 1)

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Does a famous author's body of work contain a hidden meaning? With an assist from Jorge Luis Borges, Jacke explores the classic Henry James novella, "The Figure in the Carpet."

Additional listening suggestions:

  • 343 The Feast in the Jungle
  • 341 Constance and Henry - The Story of "Miss Grief"
  • 320 Henry James
  • 414 Henry James's The Golden Bowl (with Dinitia Smith)


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