The Wings of the Dove

In "The Wings of the Dove," Henry James masterfully weaves a tale of desire, sacrifice, and the complexities of human relationships set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Europe. The narrative follows Milly Theale, a wealthy American woman, as she becomes embroiled in the lives of the impoverished couple, Kate Croy and Merton Densher. James's prose is characterized by its intricate psychological insight and meticulous attention to the subtleties of character and motive, creating a rich ...