The Wings of the Dove, Volume 1 of 2 by Henry James

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Author James, Henry, 1843-1916
Title The Wings of the Dove, Volume 1 of 2
Credits Produced by James Adcock. Special thanks to The Internet
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Summary "The Wings of the Dove, Volume 1 of 2" by Henry James is a novel written in the late 19th century. The narrative centers around Kate Croy, a young woman navigating the complexities of her familial responsibilities and personal desires in the context of social expectations. The story explores themes of love, sacrifice, and the struggle for autonomy, as Kate contemplates her duty to her family versus her own aspirations. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to Kate as she waits for her father, Lionel Croy, who embodies chaos and failure. The scene paints a vivid picture of her frustrations and her inner turmoil regarding her family's diminished status and the burdens they impose on her. As Kate engages with her father, we sense the fraught dynamics of their relationship, marked by past disappointments and her father's aloofness. The conversation reveals her determination to support him, despite the emotional toll his attitudes take on her. This early framework sets the stage for Kate's ongoing challenges in balancing her familial duties with her desire for independence and happiness in a society that often imposes harsh judgments on women like her. (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. 29452
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Oct 12, 2022
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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