The Aspern Papers

One of Henry James's best known shorter works, The aspern Papers is based on a story he heard about a collector of the great poet Shelley's manuscripts who attempted to acquire valuable but coveted letters from a mysterious old woman living in Florence. Read with sophisitication and intelligence by Jonathan Epstein, Henry James's tale of suspense and romance transports the listener down the canals of Venice and inner chambers of a bygone era. 3 CDs, 3.5 hrs