Book Review: Henry James’ Distorted Feminism in ‘The Aspern Papers’
By Sage Keller PZ ‘25 Henry James’ novella, The Aspern Papers, reads like a rambling religious sermon that explores the wielding and seduction of knowledge through the hands of femininity. Written from the point of view of a nameless, seemingly average male character, this narrative follows his attempt to win the favor of two reclusive women, Juliana Bordereau and Tita Bordereau, in hopes of securing … Continue reading Book Review: Henry James’ Distorted Feminism in ‘The Aspern Papers’