The teacher's lesson

The novel "The Teacher's Lesson" and two other works by Henry James, book number 42 from Borges' selections in his personal library project "100 Great Books." Ali is about to embark on a promising literary journey that fills the young writer Paul Overton with joy after meeting the dedicated novelist Henry Saint George, but he is even more delighted when the teacher takes him under his wing, although he no longer matches his old level of eloquence. Saint George gives many advice to the young writer, and after listening to his strict warnings about preserving his talent and avoiding isolation and independence so as not to waste his gift, Paul travels to Europe where he immerses himself in his work, but upon his return, he will face a shocking discovery.