| "The Author of Beltraffio" | |
|---|---|
| Short story by Henry James | |
| Country | United Kingdom |
| Language | English |
| Publication | |
| Published in | English Illustrated Magazine |
| Publication type | Periodical |
| Media type | Print (magazine) |
| Publication date | June–July 1884 |
| Pages | 21 |
The Author of Beltraffio is a short story by Henry James, first published in the English Illustrated Magazine in 1884. This macabre account of desperate family infighting eventually leads to a tragic conclusion. Although the father in the story is a novelist, the tale concentrates far more on his family relationships than on his special concerns as a writer, though some of those concerns affect the outcome.