This early novel by James is written in the first person by "James Young", and tells of his early experiences of the deaths of his father and brother, and his enduring love for his childhood companion, Emily. We watch the development of his character, influenced by these early experiences, family, education and enduring love as he becomes a Desultory Man. Unlike James's other works, this is written as a series of sketches, thoughts and poems.(Summary by LynneT)
Chapters
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Dedication to Miss M.L. Boyle Read by Lynne T 5:30
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The Ramble Read by Lynne T 5:46
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The Recompense Read by Lynne T 8:43
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The Paintings Read by Lynne T 9:20
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The Lover's Leap Read by Lynne T 16:47
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The Chateau Read by Lynne T 8:27
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La Galette Read by Lynne T 8:34
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English Travellers on the Continent Read by Lynne T 7:22
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Dieppe -- The Evening Read by Lynne T 2:47
10
The Story of the Beauty of Arles Read by Lynne T 43:15
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The Story of the Beauty of Arles -- continued Read by Lynne T 31:09
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Two Scenes from the Civil War Scene I Read by Lynne T 19:34
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Two Scenes from the Civil War Scene II Read by Lynne T 7:37
14
To W.H. -- Esq. Read by Lynne T 12:47
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The Journey Read by Lynne T 17:38
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Words and Things Read by Lynne T 10:24
17
A French Cook Read by Lynne T 5:50
18
The Table D'Hote Read by Lynne T 10:19
19
The Peasant of Brittany Chapter I Read by Lynne T 11:20
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Chapter II Read by Lynne T 13:15
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Chapter III Read by Lynne T 10:04
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Chapter IV Read by Lynne T 11:23
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Chapter V Read by Lynne T 10:22
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The Disasters Read by Lynne T 45:50
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The Waking Read by Lynne T 4:44
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The Place of Dreams Read by Lynne T 4:58
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The Fate of the Doc de Biron Read by Lynne T 41:43
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Saint Radigonde Read by Lynne T 3:56
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The Curiosities Read by Lynne T 3:54
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The Bottle of Sautern Read by Lynne T 2:56
31
The Field of Poitiers Read by Lynne T 5:56
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The Diligence Read by Lynne T 33:23
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A Party of Pleasure Read by Lynne T 24:19
34
The Story of the Bad Spirit Read by Lynne T 16:05
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Abul Coumel and his Talisman Read by Lynne T 9:33
36
Bobeche Read by Lynne T 18:41
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La Chasse Read by Lynne T 4:42
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Distinctions Read by Lynne T 10:27
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Beggars Read by Lynne T 15:39
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La Brede Read by Lynne T 8:39
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The Chateau of Blancford Read by Lynne T 5:17
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Scraps Number I -- The Lady and the Flower Read by Lynne T 7:49
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Scraps Number II -- Lines to a Withered Rose Read by Lynne T 1:38
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Scraps Number III -- Desultory Conversations with the Man in the Moon by A Travelled Gentleman Read by Lynne T 11:56
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Scraps Number IV -- A Young Lady's Story Read by Lynne T 9:48
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Scraps Number V -- The Law of Babylon. Memoir Read by Lynne T 5:20
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Scraps Number VI -- Written in a Book of Dreams Read by Lynne T 1:56
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Scraps Number VII -- Rabas Read by Lynne T 3:01
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Domestic Life in France Read by Lynne T 7:21
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Travelling Read by Lynne T 9:44
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A Prime Minister's Monkey Read by Lynne T 4:49
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Aire Read by Lynne T 9:23
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The Birth-Place of Henry IV Read by Lynne T 10:56
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Fleurette Read by Lynne T 8:21
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The Eaux Bonnes Read by Lynne T 14:24
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The Eaux Chaudes Read by Lynne T 12:44
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The Friends Read by Lynne T 3:57
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Nothing Read by Lynne T 2:41
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Le Sorcier Read by Lynne T 20:54
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A Miracle Read by Lynne T 7:23
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The Reproof of Alli Read by Lynne T 11:46
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The Visions of Hassan Read by Lynne T 12:42
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The Story of Azimantium Read by Lynne T 43:37
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The Story of Azimantium continued Read by Lynne T 35:04
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The Fisherman of Scarphout. Chapter I. Read by Lynne T 18:02
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The Fisherman of Scarphout. Chapter II. Read by Lynne T 28:36
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The Use of Time Read by Lynne T 13:35
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The Last Fire. A Vision of Steam. Read by Lynne T 10:02
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The Voyage of Life Read by Lynne T 2:52
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The Prison and the Castle Read by Lynne T 2:32
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Prisoner's Song Read by Lynne T 7:54
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Adieu to Pau Read by Lynne T 0:55
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Lourdes Read by Lynne T 6:23
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The Devil and the Crusader Read by Lynne T 9:26
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Argeles Read by Lynne T 4:30
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Cauterets Read by Lynne T 9:25
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The Lac de Gaub Read by Lynne T 7:15
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St. Sauveur Read by Lynne T 6:46
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Bareges Read by Lynne T 5:40
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Gavarnie Read by Lynne T 4:36
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The Cascade of Gavarnie Read by Lynne T 5:06
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The Breche de Roland Read by Lynne T 14:31
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The Discovery Read by Lynne T 25:20
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The History of a French Artisan During the Last Revolution Read by Lynne T 43:35
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The Night Read by Lynne T 3:19
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