The Figure in the Carpet
By Henry James
Length1h 32m
About this audiobook
"The Figure in the Carpet" is a short story by Henry James about a literary critic, named 'the narrator', who becomes obsessed with figuring out a hidden 'figure' or secret meaning in the works of a renowned author, Hugh Vereker. Despite, Vereker gives him a hint that there is indeed a ‘figure in the carpet’ of his writing—some unifying theme or pattern that has been mystic to his general readership, the narrator struggles with deciphering it, and this essence seems to be passed in death between those who know the secret, never being revealed to the reader. The story explores themes of obsession, interpretation, and the secretive nature of artistic creation.
Audiobook details
GenreOther
Length1 hr 32 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJan 1, 1896
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1CHAPTER 1
7CHAPTER 7.
2CHAPTER 2
8CHAPTER 8.
3CHAPTER 3.
9CHAPTER 9.
4CHAPTER 4.
10CHAPTER 10.
5CHAPTER 5.
11CHAPTER 11.
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