The Wings of the Dove, Volume 1 of 2
by Henry James
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"The Wings of the Dove, Volume 1 of 2" by Henry James is a novel published in 1902. It follows Milly Theale, a wealthy young American heiress facing a fatal illness, and the people drawn into her orbit. Among them are Kate Croy and Merton Densher, two Londoners desperate to marry but lacking money. As Milly's health deteriorates, a complex plan emerges that will test the boundaries of love, morality, and self-interest. What begins in London culminates in Venice, where hidden motives and concealed engagements unravel with devastating consequences.
- Venice (Italy)
- London (England)
- Young women
- Love stories
- Triangles (Interpersonal relations)
- Americans
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #29452. The Wings of the Dove, Volume 1 of 2 on Wikipedia.
