The Wings of the Dove: Book Guide, Author and Facts
The Wings of the Dove by Henry James — plot, author, genre and where to read, in one evergreen guide.
Beautiful Kate Croy may have been left penniless by her relatives, but her bold, ambitious nature ensures she will not succumb meekly to a life of poverty. If the financial circumstances of Merton Densher, the man she is passionately in love with, are not sufficient to secure her future, perhaps her cunning will. So when Milly Theale arrives in Europe from America, laden with wealth but also gravely ill, Kate sees an opportunity to exploit her vulnerability and devises a plan that will see her and Merton financially provided for. Her scheming is flawed though, for it fails to take into account the inconstancies of the human heart.John Bayley's introduction examines the novel in the context of James's other late, great works.
Quick facts about The Wings of the Dove
- Title: The Wings of the Dove
- Author: Henry James
- First published: 1902
- Genre: fiction, americans in fiction, americans
- OpenLibrary ID: OL276397W
Where to read The Wings of the Dove
The Wings of the Dove by Henry James is widely available in print, ebook and audiobook editions from major retailers and libraries.
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What is The Wings of the Dove about?
Beautiful Kate Croy may have been left penniless by her relatives, but her bold, ambitious nature ensures she will not succumb meekly to a life of poverty.
Who wrote The Wings of the Dove?
The Wings of the Dove was written by Henry James.
When was The Wings of the Dove published?
The Wings of the Dove was first published in 1902.
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