The Aspern Papers by Henry James

The Aspern Papers

Henry James

fiction classics reflective medium-paced

180 pages | first published 1888

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In this classic 1888 novella, an anonymous narrator relates his obsessive quest to acquire some letters and other private documents that once belonged to the deceased Romantic poet Jeffrey Aspern. Attempting to gain access to the papers, the prope...
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Moods

mysterious 78%
dark 36%
tense 36%
reflective 31%
adventurous 26%
funny 15%
challenging 10%
emotional 5%
hopeful 5%
lighthearted 5%
sad 5%

Pace

slow 47%
medium 47%
fast 5%

Plot- or character-driven?

Character: 46% | A mix: 33% | Plot: 20%

Strong character development?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 23% | Yes: 23% | N/A: 5%

Loveable characters?

No: 47% | It's complicated: 41% | N/A: 5% | Yes: 5%

Diverse cast of characters?

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Flaws of characters a main focus?

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