The Wings of the Dove
1902 novel by Henry James / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
This article is about the novel. For the films adapted from James' novel, see The Wings of the Dove (disambiguation).
The Wings of the Dove is a 1902 novel by Henry James. It tells the story of Milly Theale, an American heiress stricken with a serious disease, and her effect on the people around her. Some of these people befriend Milly with honourable motives, while others are more self-interested.
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Author | Henry James |
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Language | English |
Publisher | Archibald Constable & Co., London Charles Scribner's Sons, New York City |
Publication date | Constable: 30 August 1902 Scribner's: 21 August 1902 |
Publication place | United Kingdom, United States |
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Pages | Constable: 576 Scribner's: volume one, 329; volume two, 439 |
OCLC | 25895745 |
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