Daisy Miller
Book • 1950
"Daisy Miller" by Henry James tells the story of a young, independent American girl who travels to Europe and challenges the social conventions of the time.
Daisy's innocent and uninhibited behavior clashes with the rigid norms of European society, leading to misunderstandings and ultimately, tragedy.
The novella explores themes of cultural differences, social expectations, and the consequences of nonconformity.
James masterfully portrays the clash between American spontaneity and European formality through the experiences of Daisy Miller.
Her encounters with Winterbourne, an American expatriate, highlight the complexities of cultural identity and the challenges of navigating different social landscapes.
Daisy's innocent and uninhibited behavior clashes with the rigid norms of European society, leading to misunderstandings and ultimately, tragedy.
The novella explores themes of cultural differences, social expectations, and the consequences of nonconformity.
James masterfully portrays the clash between American spontaneity and European formality through the experiences of Daisy Miller.
Her encounters with Winterbourne, an American expatriate, highlight the complexities of cultural identity and the challenges of navigating different social landscapes.
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Mentioned in comparison to The Portrait of a Lady, describing the title character as slightly silly.
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