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Book at Bedtime: Henry James - The Aspern Papers

Book at Bedtime: Henry James - The Aspern Papers: Episode 2

The Aspern Papers

Episode 2

Henry James - The Aspern Papers

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Jeffrey Aspern's devoted literary editor believes he can charm his way into the house.

On the trail of the papers he craves, Jeffrey Aspern's editor believes he can charm his way into the house. Read by Samuel West.

Episode 2 of The Aspern Papers by Henry James, read by Samuel West.

Jeffrey Aspern's devoted literary editor has broached the palazzo of Aspern's ancient and discarded lover, Miss Juliana Bordereau. He has deceived the fluttering middle-aged niece, Miss Tina, into believing he wants to lodge with them in order to cultivate the garden. Now he has to convince the old lady herself and with great emotion he comes before the Juliana who inspired some of the dead poet's most exquisite lyrics.

Abridged and produced by Christine Hall.

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Samuel West reads from the novella by Henry James, set in Venice

Samuel West reads from the novella by Henry James, set against the decaying grandeur of Venice

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