Length2h 44m
About this audiobook
A celebrated writer offers a young protégé a chilling ultimatum: choose the perfection of the work or the perfection of the life. The resulting conflict between domestic happiness and the isolation of genius creates a haunting moral dilemma. James expertly examines the predatory nature of influence and the price of artistic immortality.
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Rating★★★★ 3.7 (2.4K)
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length2 hrs 44 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish
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