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Death of the Lion

Death of the Lion

Written by: Henry James
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 Dive into a darkly comedic world with this short novel that expertly satirizes fame, manipulation, and the absurdity of pretension. Follow the morally questionable journalist who, in his desperate pursuit of glory, inadvertently transforms a minor author into an overnight sensation. But when the author meets an untimely demise, leaving behind an unfinished masterpiece, the narrator faces a moral quandary that he navigates with chilling indifference. This tale, narrated by Christine Dufour, explores the lengths one will go for fame and the haunting consequences that ensue.Copyright Culture and Heritage classics
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  • 010 - Chapter X

    010 - Chapter X
    Feb 17 2026
    Dive into a darkly comedic world with this short novel that expertly satirizes fame, manipulation, and the absurdity of pretension. Follow the morally questionable journalist who, in his desperate pursuit of glory, inadvertently transforms a minor author into an overnight sensation. But when the author meets an untimely demise, leaving behind an unfinished masterpiece, the narrator faces a moral quandary that he navigates with chilling indifference. This tale, narrated by Christine Dufour, explores the lengths one will go for fame and the haunting consequences that ensue.
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    15 mins
  • 009 - Chapter IX

    009 - Chapter IX
    Feb 17 2026
    Dive into a darkly comedic world with this short novel that expertly satirizes fame, manipulation, and the absurdity of pretension. Follow the morally questionable journalist who, in his desperate pursuit of glory, inadvertently transforms a minor author into an overnight sensation. But when the author meets an untimely demise, leaving behind an unfinished masterpiece, the narrator faces a moral quandary that he navigates with chilling indifference. This tale, narrated by Christine Dufour, explores the lengths one will go for fame and the haunting consequences that ensue.
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    12 mins
  • 008 - Chapter VIII

    008 - Chapter VIII
    Feb 17 2026
    Dive into a darkly comedic world with this short novel that expertly satirizes fame, manipulation, and the absurdity of pretension. Follow the morally questionable journalist who, in his desperate pursuit of glory, inadvertently transforms a minor author into an overnight sensation. But when the author meets an untimely demise, leaving behind an unfinished masterpiece, the narrator faces a moral quandary that he navigates with chilling indifference. This tale, narrated by Christine Dufour, explores the lengths one will go for fame and the haunting consequences that ensue.
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    13 mins
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