Project Gutenberg 1996-09-01 Public domain in the USA. 361 James, Henry 1843 1916 The Death of the Lion Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Death_of_the_Lion Transcribed from the 1915 Martin Secker edition by David Price "The Death of the Lion" by Henry James is a novella written in the early 20th century, during a period marked by modernist experimentation in literature. This work, part of a collection of short stories, delves into themes such as artistic integrity, success, and the intersection of personal relationships and professional obligations. The book offers a poignant exploration of the life of an aging author and the complexities surrounding his newfound fame. The narrative follows Neil Paraday, a reclusive and introspective novelist who grapples with the pressures of public recognition after his latest book garners significant attention. As Paraday navigates the demands of various societal influences, including the interests of his socialite patron, Mrs. Weeks Wimbush, and the intrusive media, he struggles to maintain his artistic identity. The protagonist’s relationships, particularly with a young admirer named Fanny Hurter, reveal a poignant tension between the desire for genuine connection and the superficiality of the fame he is thrust into. Ultimately, as Paraday faces illness and the reality of impending death, the story underscores the fragility of life and art, leaving readers to reflect on the cost of success and the often-painful complexities of creative existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 70.1 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Authors -- Fiction Authorship -- Fiction Manners and customs -- Fiction PS Text Category: Short Stories Category: Novels Category: British Literature 113136 2025-08-01T06:14:12.611219 text/html 112555 2010-12-29T04:33:58 text/html 47788 2010-12-29T04:38:02 text/html application/zip 108153 2025-08-01T06:14:16.744184 application/epub+zip 107948 2025-08-01T06:14:14.210205 application/epub+zip 101276 2025-08-01T06:14:13.180196 application/epub+zip 200052 2025-08-01T06:14:18.659201 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 186615 2025-08-01T06:14:16.100192 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 154622 2022-09-01T06:49:00.462496 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 104725 2025-08-01T06:14:12.332228 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 104518 2010-12-29T04:33:34 text/plain; charset=utf-8 40620 2010-12-29T04:38:02 text/plain; charset=utf-8 application/zip 102893 2010-12-29T04:38:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 40425 2010-12-29T04:38:02 text/plain; charset=us-ascii application/zip 20930 2025-08-01T06:14:18.822182 application/rdf+xml 11057 2025-08-01T06:14:13.675210 image/jpeg 3046 2025-08-01T06:14:13.425196 image/jpeg 104174 2025-08-01T06:14:12.626213 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia