The Beast in the Jungle (London: Martin Secker, 1915)

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The Beast in the Jungle (1903)
by Henry James

The Beast in the Jungle is a 1903 novella by Henry James, first published as part of the collection, The Better Sort. Almost universally considered one of James' finest short narratives, this story treats appropriately universal themes: loneliness, fate, love and death. The parable of John Marcher and his peculiar destiny has spoken to many readers who have speculated on the worth and meaning of human life.

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This work was published before January 1, 1929, and is in the public domain worldwide because the author died at least 100 years ago.

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