Livro - The Wings of the Dove

One of three masterpieces from Henry James’ S final, “ Major” phase, The Wings of the Dove dramatizes the conflict between nineteenth-century values and twentieth-century passions. Born to wealth and privilege, Kate Croy’ S mother threw it all away to marry a penniless opium addict. After her mother’ S death, Kate is offered an opportunity to return to the opulent lifestyle her mother gave up— On one condition. Kate must renounce the man she loves: the witty, good-looking, but poor, Merton Densher. Reluctantly agreeing, Kate finds herself becoming friends with “ The world’ S richest orphan, ” Millie Theale. When Kate learns that Millie is dying, she devises a plan of dizzying possibility for herself and Merton that should solve all their problems, but instead leads them down a path strewn with tragic, unexpected consequences.

First published in 1902, this rich and intriguing novel has lost none of its fascination and relevance a century later.