The Beast in the Jungle
by Henry James
Nowhere is James' fine mastery of the art of fiction more evident than in Monster in the Woods, which many consider to be his greatest achievement in short fiction, a fascinating portrait of a man alienated from life and love. The author's incredible ability to convey the inner life of his characters abounds in "Merry Corner" and "Altar of the Dead," two beautifully crafted stories that explore the complex intertwining of lost, love, and ever-present past in the lives of its main characters.
