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The Wings of the Dove
Henry James
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Description for The Wings of the Dove
Paperback. Emerging from the grit and stigma of poverty to a life of fairytale privilege under the wing of her aunt, the beautiful and financially ambitious Kate Croy is already romantically involved with promising journalist Merton Densher when they become acquainted with Milly Theale, a New York socialite of immense wealth. Editor(s): Bell, Millicent. Num Pages: 608 pages. BIC Classification: FC. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 197 x 130 x 26. Weight in Grams: 414.
Emerging from the grit and stigma of poverty to a life of fairytale privilege under the wing of her aunt, the beautiful and financially ambitious Kate Croy is already romantically involved with promising journalist Merton Densher when they become acquainted with Milly Theale, a New York socialite of immense wealth. Learning of Milly's mortal illness and passionate attraction to Densher, Kate sets the scene for a romantic betrayal intended to secure her lasting financial security. As the dying Milly retreats within the carnival splendour of a Venetian palazzo, becoming the frail hub of a predatory circle of fortune-seekers, James unfolds a resonant, brooding tale of doomed passion, betrayal, human resilience and remorse.
Product Details
Publisher
Penguin Books Ltd England
Number of pages
608
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2008
Condition
New
Number of Pages
608
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780141441283
SKU
V9780141441283
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About Henry James
Henry James was born on April 15th 1843 in New York. He was the brother of the philosopher and psychologist William James. He spent a great deal of his life in Europe, especially England. He is best known for his cosmopolitan and often haunting portraits of European and American life. His most famous fictional works include The Portrait of a Lady (1881), What Maisie Knew (1897), The Turn of the Screw (1898), The Wings of the Dove (1902), The Ambassadors (1903) and The Golden Bowl (1904). He also wrote literary criticism, most famously The Art of the Fiction (1884). He died on February 28th 1916.
Reviews for The Wings of the Dove
The Wings of the Dove represents the pinnacle of James's prose.
Louis Auchincloss
Louis Auchincloss