Daisy Miller: A Comedy In Three Acts (Digital Original)

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Synopsis
A young American woman searches for love and independence in Europe in this iconic tale. Old World and New World values collide in this classic coming-of-age romance. A delicious comedy of manners from master storyteller Henry James, Daisy Miller has long reserved its place in the annals of America&’s most oft-read novellas, and its examination of culture and class differences continues to resonate today—on both sides of the Atlantic. Annie &“Daisy&” Miller is a new-money American girl from Schenectady, New York, on a European tour with her family. While at an upper-crust lakefront retreat in Switzerland, Daisy&’s younger brother, Randolph, introduces her to the older, more refined Frederick Winterbourne, and the Swiss-educated man is stunned by Daisy&’s unique combination of naïveté and flirtatiousness. As rumors fly regarding Daisy&’s active nightlife and her suspect relationship with a young Italian man, Winterbourne chases her to Rome, his meddlesome aunt questioning the girl&’s breeding and propriety all the while. Rich in complex characterizations and superb in its economies of form, Daisy Miller is a must-read for serious connoisseurs of American literature, who will appreciate how James renders such an expansive world within a relatively tight space. Written by a master of his craft, this novella is easily one of James&’s most beloved works, timeless in its approach to the complexities of the human heart. This ebook has been professionally proofread to ensure accuracy and readability on all devices.
Copyright:
2016

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Book Size:
116 Pages
ISBN-13:
9781504039611
Publisher:
Open Road Media
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Copyrighted By:
Open Road Integrated Media
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No
Language:
English
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Categories:
Literature and Fiction
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