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The Pupil
Book • 1916
The Pupil is a short story by Henry James, first published in Longman's Magazine in 1891.
It tells the emotional story of a precocious young boy, Morgan Moreen, growing up in a mendacious and dishonorable family.
Morgan befriends his tutor, Pemberton, who is the only adult in his life that he can trust.
The story explores their close relationship and the tragic circumstances that unfold as Pemberton struggles with his own financial difficulties and the neglectful nature of Morgan's family.
The narrative reaches a tragic conclusion when Morgan, who has a weakened heart, dies after a period of emotional stress and Pemberton's hesitation to take responsibility for him.
It tells the emotional story of a precocious young boy, Morgan Moreen, growing up in a mendacious and dishonorable family.
Morgan befriends his tutor, Pemberton, who is the only adult in his life that he can trust.
The story explores their close relationship and the tragic circumstances that unfold as Pemberton struggles with his own financial difficulties and the neglectful nature of Morgan's family.
The narrative reaches a tragic conclusion when Morgan, who has a weakened heart, dies after a period of emotional stress and Pemberton's hesitation to take responsibility for him.
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Mentioned by Ann Hulbert as a novella that changed her approach to reading.
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