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The Wings of the Dove (Modern Library)
de James, Henry
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- Aceptable
- Tapa dura
- Estado
- Aceptable/Fine
- ISBN 10
- 0679600671
- ISBN 13
- 9780679600671
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Sobre este artículo
Modern Library - Random House, 1993. Hardcover with Dust Jacket. Fine/Fine.
No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality.. Of the three late masterpieces that crown the extraordinary literary achievement of Henry James, The Wings of the Dove (1902) is at once the most personal and the most elemental.
A classic example of Henry James's morality tales that play off the naiveté of an American protagonist abroad.
No Flaws or Blemishes but minimal shelf handling; Still Gift Quality.. Of the three late masterpieces that crown the extraordinary literary achievement of Henry James, The Wings of the Dove (1902) is at once the most personal and the most elemental.
A classic example of Henry James's morality tales that play off the naiveté of an American protagonist abroad.
Sinopsis
Set in turn-of-the-century London, Henry James’ The Wings of the Dove tells the story of Mildred “Milly” Theale, an orphaned American heiress, and the mixed motives of those around her, namely Kate Croy. Kate is a scheming young woman in love with Merton Densher, a man too poor to offer her a “fashionable marriage.” Thus, she conspires to push Merton towards Milly, who has an unnamed fatal illness, with the hope of eventually enhancing her lover’s financial status. Like much of James’ earlier works, The Wings of the Dove involves the universal themes of selfishness, greed, conspiracy, love, and betrayal. It also addresses the Victorian tradition and pitches American innocence against European cunning. However, the novel, written later in the author’s life, deals with deeper psychological aspects than his earlier works. While it does include social commentary, the central conflict of the novel regards moral character as opposed to cultural background. There have been many adaptations of The Wings of the Dove. Perhaps most notable is director Iain Softley’s 1997 film version starring Alison Elliott as Milly Theale, Helena Bonham Carter as Kate Croy, and Linus Roache as Merton Densher. The film was a box office hit that won several prizes and award nominations, including Bonham Carter’s Academy Award nomination for Best Actress. The Wings of the Dove is ranked 26th on Modern Library's list of the “100 Best” English-language novels of the 20th century.
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- Librería
- Blind Horse Books [ABAA - FABA]
(US)
- Inventario del vendedor #
- 011232
- Título
- The Wings of the Dove (Modern Library)
- Autor
- James, Henry
- Formato/Encuadernación
- Hardcover with Dust Jacket
- Estado del libro
- Usado - Aceptable
- Estado de la sobrecubierta
- Fine
- Cantidad disponible
- 1
- Encuadernación
- Tapa dura
- ISBN 10
- 0679600671
- ISBN 13
- 9780679600671
- Editorial
- Modern Library - Random House
- Lugar de publicación
- New York, New York, U.s.a.
- Fecha de publicación
- 1993
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