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The Wings of the Dove
Book • 1902
The novel revolves around the lives of Kate Croy, Merton Densher, and Milly Theale, whose paths intersect due to their ambitions and the manipulations of those around them.
Kate and Densher, who are engaged but lack the financial means to marry, become entangled in a complex web of relationships when they meet Milly, a rich American heiress suffering from a serious illness.
The story explores themes of love, wealth, and societal expectations, highlighting the moral dilemmas faced by the characters as they navigate their personal happiness and financial security.
The novel is known for its nuanced character portrayals and its use of metaphorical signification, particularly through water symbolism and structural biaxiality.
Kate and Densher, who are engaged but lack the financial means to marry, become entangled in a complex web of relationships when they meet Milly, a rich American heiress suffering from a serious illness.
The story explores themes of love, wealth, and societal expectations, highlighting the moral dilemmas faced by the characters as they navigate their personal happiness and financial security.
The novel is known for its nuanced character portrayals and its use of metaphorical signification, particularly through water symbolism and structural biaxiality.
