The Wings of the Dove
About this book
Beautiful Kate Croy may have been left penniless by her relatives, but her bold, ambitious nature ensures she will not succumb meekly to a life of poverty. If the financial circumstances of Merton Densher, the man she is passionately in love with, are not sufficient to secure her future, perhaps her cunning will. So when Milly Theale arrives in Europe from America, laden with wealth but also gravely ill, Kate sees an opportunity to exploit her vulnerability and devises a plan that will see her and Merton financially provided for. Her scheming is flawed though, for it fails to take into account the inconstancies of the human heart.John Bayley's introduction examines the novel in the context of James's other late, great works.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 17746 readers · 457 pages · ≈ 8 h 28 m · Challenging
How long does it take to read The Wings of the Dove?
About ≈ 8 h 28 m — 457 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Wings of the Dove?
457 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Wings of the Dove?
It sits on the Travel, Historical Fiction, Romance shelves.
Has The Wings of the Dove been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Wings of the Dove (1998), The Wings of the Dove (1997), The Wings of the Dove (1981).
Is The Wings of the Dove in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Wings of the Dove?
The main characters include Kate Croy, Merton Densher, Milly Theale.
Where does The Wings of the Dove take place?
It is set in Venice (Italy), London (England) during 19th century.
Who wrote The Wings of the Dove?
Henry James.
Where can I read The Wings of the Dove online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library