The Wings of the Dove (eBook)
390 Seiten
DigiCat (Verlag)
859-654739531-7 (EAN)
Henry James (1843–1916) was a preeminent American-born novelist and critic, widely renowned for his explorations of consciousness and morality, often through the lens of transatlantic culture. His works are characterized by keen psychological insight and sophisticated narrative techniques, reflecting his deep interest in the inner lives of his characters. Born into a family of intellectual prominence, James pursued literature with a passion that would earn him a place amongst the greats of the Victorian era. 'The Wings of the Dove' (1902) remains one of his most celebrated works, exemplifying his skill at portraying complex emotional dynamics and social intricacies. In this novel, James delves into themes such as love, morality, and the desire for wealth and social status, through the story of Milly Theale, an American heiress with a fatal illness who becomes entangled in a scheme crafted by others to capitalize on her fortune. James's narrative style in 'The Wings of the Dove', as in much of his writing, is notable for its indirect presentation of thoughts and dialogue, creating an intricate tapestry of implication and ambiguity. A prolific writer, Henry James's oeuvre includes other major novels such as 'The Portrait of a Lady' (1881) and 'The Ambassadors' (1903), as well as numerous novellas, short stories, criticisms, and travelogues. His literary contributions have not only earned him recognition as a key figure in realism and literary modernism but have also influenced countless writers and critics who followed.
Erscheint lt. Verlag | 13.11.2022 |
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Verlagsort | Prague |
Sprache | englisch |
Themenwelt | Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker |
Literatur ► Romane / Erzählungen | |
Schlagworte | 19th century literary fiction • american heiress • American literature classics • Anna Karenina • Bronte • Charles Dickens • Classic literary masterpieces • Edwardian London society • English belle époque fiction • Henry James novels • high society novels • Human consciousness exploration • inheritance and morality themes • Jane Austen • Jane Eyre • Literary Realism • love and betrayal • moral ambiguity • Pride and Prejudice • psychological insight • psychological novel • terminal illness • The Great Gatsby • The Wings of the Dove book • Thomas Hardy • Tolstoy • Vanity Fair • Victorian to modernist transition • Wealth and desire |
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