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The Wings of the Dove

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Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century London, the narrative revolves around Milly Theale, a wealthy American heiress concealing her illness. As she navigates her feelings for Merton, who is secretly engaged to Kate, a web of deception unfolds. Driven by desperation, Kate devises a plan to have Merton marry Milly for her fortune, allowing them to pursue their own happiness. This poignant exploration of greed and the human experience offers a semi-biographical glimpse into Henry James's life, making it a compelling classic in American literature.

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The Wings of the Dove, Henry James

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2019
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Langue
Anglais
Publié
2019
Format
souple
Pages
376
ISBN13
9781420962079
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Titre original
The wings of the dove
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Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century London, the narrative revolves around Milly Theale, a wealthy American heiress concealing her illness. As she navigates her feelings for Merton, who is secretly engaged to Kate, a web of deception unfolds. Driven by desperation, Kate devises a plan to have Merton marry Milly for her fortune, allowing them to pursue their own happiness. This poignant exploration of greed and the human experience offers a semi-biographical glimpse into Henry James's life, making it a compelling classic in American literature.