{"product_id":"9788432129551","title":"The Third Person and Other Fantastic Tales","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Third Person and Other Fantastic Tales\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBook Summary\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology brings together four fantastic tales by Henry James, one of the most original masters of the genre, which had remained unpublished in Spanish. The reader will discover a lesser-known facet of the author, where a sense of humor, the prodigious, and melancholy intertwine with his characteristic psychological prose. Each story explores the boundaries between the real and the supernatural, offering a literary experience that combines mystery with deep reflection on the human condition.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat is it about?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe work collects four narratives in which Henry James displays his skill for creating unsettling atmospheres and characters trapped in extreme situations. In the title story, two cousins discover that they share their home with a spectral presence, triggering a series of events that blend the everyday with the extraordinary. The other three stories explore similar themes: apparitions, obsessions, and encounters with the inexplicable, always narrated with the subtlety and psychological refinement characteristic of the author. James does not seek gratuitous terror; instead, he uses the fantastic as a vehicle to inquire into the complexities of desire, memory, and perception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMain themes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eThe supernatural as a mirror of human psychology: ghosts and apparitions reflect internal conflicts and repressed emotions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eHumor and irony in fantastic contexts, moving away from the genre's purely somber tone.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eMelancholy and nostalgia as forces connecting the world of the living with that of the dead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eNarrative ambiguity: James leaves the interpretation of supernatural events open, challenging the reader to decide what is real.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eThe exploration of the prodigious as a rupture of bourgeois routine and social conventions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho is it recommended for?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis book is aimed at readers interested in quality fantastic literature that steers clear of explicit horror and leans toward psychological introspection. It is ideal for those who enjoy authors such as Edgar Allan Poe, Sheridan Le Fanu, or Shirley Jackson, as well as for followers of Henry James who wish to discover his more speculative side. It will also appeal to lovers of 19th-century classic fiction looking for short, refined stories with an immersive atmosphere.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat this book offers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eAccess to four fantastic tales previously unpublished in Spanish, broadening the understanding of Henry James's work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eAn original perspective on the fantastic genre, where humor and melancholy combine with mystery.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eA read that stimulates the imagination and reflection, thanks to the ambiguity and psychological depth of the texts.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eA pocket-sized edition, practical and manageable, ideal to take anywhere.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eAuthor: James, Henry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003ePublisher: Ediciones Rialp, S.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eLanguage: Spanish\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eSubject: CLASSIC FICTION\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eCollection: LITERARY\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eEdition date: January 1993\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eNumber of pages: 192\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n    \u003cli\u003eWeight: 220 g\u003c\/li\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eEditorial review\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis anthology offers a valuable opportunity to delve into the fantastic facet of Henry James, an author whose narrative mastery transcends genres. The selection of stories, until now unpublished in Spanish, allows for an appreciation of his ability to weave tales where the supernatural merges with psychological subtlety. It is a recommended read both for connoisseurs of his work and for those looking for a literary and sophisticated approach to the fantastic genre, far removed from common clichés.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"EDICIONES RIALP, S.A.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53410019148123,"sku":"9788432129551","price":12.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1018\/0650\/6331\/files\/978843212955.jpg?v=1781900508","url":"https:\/\/kalamobooks.com\/en\/products\/9788432129551","provider":"Kalamo Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}