The Wings of the Dove Reprint

6r. Henry James Cranford Collection

Note

The Wings of the Dove by Henry James is a complex psychological novel that explores the themes of love, wealth, morality, and sacrifice. It follows the story of Milly Theale, a young American heiress who is terminally ill and travels to Europe seeking experience and connection before her death. There, she befriends Kate Croy and Merton Densher, a couple secretly engaged but too poor to marry. When Kate learns of Milly’s illness, she devises a morally troubling plan for Merton to court Milly and secure her fortune after her death. Through its rich, introspective prose and ethical ambiguity, the novel examines the conflicts between genuine affection, social ambition, and self-interest, ultimately revealing the tragic consequences of manipulation and the elusive purity of love.

Description

Cranford Collection

Reprint Maroon cloth cover with illustrations on front, spine and back cover. This edition is brought in specifically for us from England