La confesión de Guest

Originally published in two parts in the Atlantic Monthlyin 1872, this story is one of Henry James's early writings and tells the tale of David, his stepbrother Edgar, and John Guest, a stockbroker. Edgar accuses Guest of stealing $20,000 from him and forces him to confess in writing. At the same time, David realizes that the woman he has begun falling for is Guest's daughter. The humiliating confession leads to moral conflicts and dramatically determines each man's decision in this enjoyable read. Originalmente publicado en dos partes en elAtlantic Monthly en 1872, este cuento es una de las escrituras mas tempranas de Henry James y relata la historia de David, su hermanastro Edgar y John Guest, un corredor de bolsa. Edgar acusa a Guest de robarle $20.000 y fuerza a Guest a confesarlo por escrito. Al mismo tiempo, David se da cuenta de que la mujer de la cual se esta enamorando es la hija de Guest. La humillante confesion causa conflictos morales y determina dramaticamente las decisiones de cada hombre en esta divertida historia.

Henry James was a novelist, playwright, and literary critic. His works include The Beast in the Jungle, The Portrait of a Lady, and The Turn of the Screw. Pilar Lafuente is a translator whose other translations include Adina and Travelling Companions, both by Henry James. Jorge Ordaz is a writer, a professor, and a journalist who has published various translated novels and poetry anthologies.