The Beast in the Jungle【電子書籍】[ Henry James ]

＜p＞"The Beast in the Jungle" is a novella written by Henry James and first published in 1903. It's considered one of James's most notable works and a classic of American literature.＜/p＞ ＜p＞The story follows John Marcher, a man who believes that he is destined for some extraordinary fate, though he's unsure of what it is. He shares this belief with May Bartram, a woman he meets early in his life and with whom he forms a deep bond. However, Marcher remains distant from May, fearing that any close relationship would interfere with his anticipated destiny.＜/p＞ ＜p＞As the years pass, Marcher and May continue to meet sporadically, but Marcher's preoccupation with his imagined fate prevents him from fully engaging in life or forming meaningful connections with others. It's only later, after May's death, that Marcher finally realizes the truth about his supposed destiny and the opportunity for love and fulfillment that he has squandered.＜/p＞ ＜p＞"The Beast in the Jungle" is renowned for its expl．．．楽天市場のショップで商品詳細の続きを見る