Third Person
by Henry James
'Third Person' Summary
In a humorous twist on the classic ghost story, "The Third Person" follows two elderly sisters who become obsessed with the supposed ghost haunting their home. As their rivalry over the ghost intensifies, they stumble upon a secret involving unauthorized book editions and copyright infringement. This discovery leads to a comical climax that exposes the absurdity of their ghostly preoccupation.Book Details
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Henry James
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Henry James was born in New York City on April 15, 1843, into a wealthy and intellectually stimulating family. His father, Henry James Sr., was a Swedenborgian philosopher and his mother, Mary Roberts...
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