
The Figure in the Carpet
par
Henry James
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Romance
Mystery
Action & Adventure
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Format
Broché
Pages
60
Langue
Anglais
Publié
Jan 1, 2015
Éditeur
penguin group
ISBN-10
0141397586
ISBN-13
9780141397580
Description
In a world where the intricacies of human relationships often take center stage, one man's obsession with a mysterious figure woven into a carpet serves as a metaphor for the tangled complexities of life and art. The protagonist, an astute critic, finds himself captivated by a novelist's elusive style, believing there exists a deeper meaning hidden within the text, akin to the intricate patterns of the carpet itself.
As he becomes engrossed in this obsession, the critic embarks on a quest to unearth the secrets surrounding the writer's work, driven by both curiosity and a desire for validation. The pursuit leads to a series of introspective moments, where he grapples with the challenges of interpretation and the limitations of perception. The struggle to decode the layers of meaning forces him to confront his own biases and preconceptions.
Throughout the narrative, the theme of mystery intertwines with the notion of artistic creation. The pursuit of understanding the "figure" highlights the broader questions of intention and the role of the observer in the artistic experience.
Ultimately, this exploration unveils the delicate interplay between art and interpretation, leaving the critic—and the reader—wondering whether the pursuit of meaning is itself part of the beauty found within the interwoven fibers of the carpet.
As he becomes engrossed in this obsession, the critic embarks on a quest to unearth the secrets surrounding the writer's work, driven by both curiosity and a desire for validation. The pursuit leads to a series of introspective moments, where he grapples with the challenges of interpretation and the limitations of perception. The struggle to decode the layers of meaning forces him to confront his own biases and preconceptions.
Throughout the narrative, the theme of mystery intertwines with the notion of artistic creation. The pursuit of understanding the "figure" highlights the broader questions of intention and the role of the observer in the artistic experience.
Ultimately, this exploration unveils the delicate interplay between art and interpretation, leaving the critic—and the reader—wondering whether the pursuit of meaning is itself part of the beauty found within the interwoven fibers of the carpet.
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