Wings of the Dove
by Henry James
'Wings of the Dove' Summary
The Wings of the Dove is a complex and moving story about love, sacrifice, and redemption. It centers on Milly Theale, a young American heiress who travels to Europe in search of a cure for her terminal illness. While there, she meets Kate Croy, an ambitious young woman who sees Milly as an opportunity to secure her future. Kate's fiancé, Merton Densher, is also drawn to Milly's innocence and generosity, and the three of them become entangled in a web of love, betrayal, and sacrifice. The novel is a masterpiece of psychological realism, and it explores the complex emotions and motivations of its characters with great depth and insight.Book Details
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Henry James
America, Britain
Henry James was born in New York City on April 15, 1843, into a wealthy and intellectually stimulating family. His father, Henry James Sr., was a Swedenborgian philosopher and his mother, Mary Roberts...
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