The Wings of the Dove
by Henry James, Amy Bloom, Pierre A. Walker
The Wings of the Dove by Henry James, Amy Bloom, Pierre A. Walker holds a well received rating of 3.81 out of 5, based on 12.8K reader ratings. First published in 1901. The book spans 741 pages.
About The Wings of the Dove
Selected by the Modern Library as one of the 100 best novels of all timeSet amid the splendor of London drawing rooms and gilded Venetian palazzos, The Wings of the Dove is the story of Milly Theale, a naïve, doomed American heiress, and a pair of lovers, Kate Croy and Merton Densher, who conspire to obtain her fortune. In this witty tragedy of treachery, self-deception, and betrayal, Henry James weaves together three ill-fated and wholly human destinies unexpectedly linked by desire, greed, and salvation. As Amy Bloom writes in her Introduction, “The Wings of the Dove is a novel of intimacy. . . . [James] gives us passion, he gives us love in its terrible and enchanting forms.”
| Detail | Value |
|---|---|
| Author | Henry James, Amy Bloom, Pierre A. Walker |
| Published | 1901 |
| Pages | 741 |
| Genres | Classics, Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction |
| Average Rating | 3.81 / 5.00 |
| Total Ratings | 12,812 |
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What genre is The Wings of the Dove?
The Wings of the Dove is categorized as Classics, Fiction, Romance, Historical Fiction. Its primary genre classification is Romance.
Is The Wings of the Dove worth reading?
Based on 12.8K reader ratings, The Wings of the Dove has an average score of 3.81 out of 5.00, which is considered "Well Received."
How many pages is The Wings of the Dove?
The Wings of the Dove has 741 pages. It is a longer read suited for dedicated readers.
Who wrote The Wings of the Dove?
The Wings of the Dove was written by Henry James, Amy Bloom, Pierre A. Walker. It was first published in 1901.
What is the ISBN for The Wings of the Dove?
The ISBN-13 for The Wings of the Dove is 9780812967200.0.
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