The Altar of the DeadExplore timeless questions about spirituality, love, remembrance, and mortality with this tale from the pen of Henry James, a master of psychological suspense fiction. The two protagonists featured in "The Altar of the Dead" have dedicated their lives to remembering those who have passed on from this world, but find that honoring the dead can make living one's own life to the fullest a challenge. |
Contents
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Chapter III | 14 |
Chapter IV | 21 |
Chapter V | 27 |
Chapter VI | 32 |
Chapter VII | 37 |
Chapter VIII | 45 |
Chapter IX | 52 |
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