Episode 2
On the trail of the papers he craves, Jeffrey Aspern's editor believes he can charm his way into the house. Read by Samuel West.
Episode 2 of The Aspern Papers by Henry James, read by Samuel West.
Jeffrey Aspern's devoted literary editor has broached the palazzo of Aspern's ancient and discarded lover, Miss Juliana Bordereau. He has deceived the fluttering middle-aged niece, Miss Tina, into believing he wants to lodge with them in order to cultivate the garden. Now he has to convince the old lady herself and with great emotion he comes before the Juliana who inspired some of the dead poet's most exquisite lyrics.
Abridged and produced by Christine Hall.
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Tue 27 Apr 201022:45BBC Radio 4- Tue 17 Feb 201514:00BBC Radio 4 Extra
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