The Figure in the Carpet【電子書籍】[ Henry James ]

＜p＞The story is narrated by an unnamed protagonist who is a literary critic. He recounts his interactions with a famous and elusive author named Hugh Vereker. The narrator is intrigued by Vereker's writing and believes that there is a hidden, overarching secret or theme that unifies all of Vereker's works. This secret, he believes, is "the figure in the carpet" - a metaphorical representation of the profound and central meaning that runs through all of Vereker's literary works.The protagonist becomes obsessed with uncovering this hidden figure and seeks to extract it from Vereker himself. He discusses his theory with several other literary figures, including his friend George Corvick and Corvick's wife, Gwendolen Erme. However, despite his best efforts and intense curiosity, the narrator fails to discover the elusive figure.As the story progresses, the protagonist's obsession with the figure in the carpet strains his relationships and leads to tragic consequences. The story explores th．．．楽天市場のショップで商品詳細の続きを見る