Brooksmith
by Henry James
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"Brooksmith," a short story written by Henry James in 1891, tells the tale of Brooksmith, a retired diplomat's butler the 'narrator' had once known. Brooksmith was responsible for the preservation of the atmosphere the diplomat's salon where the guests enTags
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Think of Mr. Carson without any Abbey to work for or Crawleys left to care about him. The sad decline told by our narrator, beautifully done.
Life and Work of an English Butler
Brooksmith is quite a character! This short story engages the reader in Brooksmith’s life, its ups and down, its charm and mysteries. Henry James vivid style and the narrative in first person (through the perspective of one character) attract the reader. At the end, the reader will not be indifferent.
Brooksmith is quite a character! This short story engages the reader in Brooksmith’s life, its ups and down, its charm and mysteries. Henry James vivid style and the narrative in first person (through the perspective of one character) attract the reader. At the end, the reader will not be indifferent.
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