The Wings of the Dove

Milly Theale, a wealthy, dying American woman, is befriended by Kate Croy and Merton Densher, who plot to use her to secure their future. James's late masterpiece is written in his most difficult 'major phase' style—oblique, morally dense, and utterly ruthless in its psychological precision.

The Wings of the Dove was written by Henry James, from United States. First published in 1902.

The Wings of the Dove has received the following awards and honours: Guardian 100 Best Novels 1902.

The Wings of the Dove is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in death, love, money.

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The Wings of the Dove is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

The Wings of the Dove originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.