| Author |
James, Henry, 1843-1916 |
| Title |
The Wings of the Dove, Volume 1 of 2
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Wings_of_the_Dove
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 73.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
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| Credits |
Produced by James Adcock. Special thanks to The Internet
Archive: American Libraries, and Project Gutenberg Australia
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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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
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| Subject |
Venice (Italy) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
London (England) -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Young women -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Love stories
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Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
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Americans -- England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Americans -- Italy -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Terminally ill -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
29452 |
| Release Date |
Jul 19, 2009 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Oct 12, 2022 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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