The Wings of the Dove, Volume 1 of 2: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition

The Wings of the Dove, Volume 1 of 2 is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for James, Henry (1843–1916).

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"The Wings of the Dove, Volume 1 of 2" by Henry James is a novel published in 1902. It follows Milly Theale, a wealthy young American heiress facing a fatal illness, and the people drawn into her orbit. Among them are Kate Croy and Merton Densher, two Londoners desperate to marry but lacking money. As Milly's health deteriorates, a complex plan emerges that will test the boundaries of love, morality, and self-interest. What begins in London culminates in Venice, where hidden motives and concealed engagements unravel with devastating consequences.

Book and edition facts

• Title: The Wings of the Dove, Volume 1 of 2
• Author credits: James, Henry (1843–1916)
• Catalogue language: English

Catalogue subjects

• Americans -- England -- Fiction
• Americans -- Italy -- Fiction
• London (England) -- Fiction
• Love stories
• Terminally ill -- Fiction
• Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
• Venice (Italy) -- Fiction
• Young women -- Fiction

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• Category: British Literature
• Category: Novels

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