The Wings of the Dove, Volume II by Henry James

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Author James, Henry, 1843-1916
Title The Wings of the Dove, Volume II
Note Reading ease score: 79.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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Summary "The Wings of the Dove, Volume II" by Henry James is a novel written during the late 19th century. This work delves into themes of love, class, and the complexities of human relationships, primarily following the characters Merton Densher and Kate Croy as they navigate their feelings for each other in the social landscape of London and the implications of their love. The opening of the novel introduces Merton Densher and Kate Croy as they reconnect after a period of separation, with an underlying tension concerning the complexities of their relationship. Densher, returning to England, is keenly aware of the social constraints that affect their intimacy, as well as the presence of Millie Theale, an American girl whose affections complicate matters further. Their interactions in a public setting highlight both the joy of being together and the anxiety of societal expectations, foreshadowing the emotional and moral dilemmas they will face in the unfolding narrative. Kate's determination to handle their relationship delicately sets the stage for the entangled dynamics that lie ahead. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Subject Venice (Italy) -- Fiction
Subject London (England) -- Fiction
Subject Young women -- Fiction
Subject Love stories
Subject Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject Americans -- England -- Fiction
Subject Americans -- Italy -- Fiction
Subject Terminally ill -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 30059
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Most Recently Updated Jan 5, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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