Conversation Topics
The Aspern Papers by James, Henry
Pick a story conflict to push the characters' buttons
The Price of Art
"Is it ever justifiable to manipulate or deceive someone in the name of preserving art or historical knowledge?"
The Value of Privacy
"Does fame forfeit the right to privacy, even decades after one's death?"
The Nature of Love
"Is it better to have loved and lost, or to have never loved at all, especially when that love becomes a source of regret and bitterness?"
The Power of Secrets
"Are some secrets better left buried, even if they hold historical or artistic significance?"
💡 How Authors- Works
Characters naturally disagree on some subjects, as the author intended! Discover the tensions that drive the story, and get a better understanding of the story's deeper meaning. Features: pre-loaded questions; clickable prompts; characters who remember and talk authentically based on their values, and, sometimes, from what they learned. Jump back into your favorite stories in a whole new way.