The Wings of the Dove (The Unabridged Edition in 2 volumes) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. An American heiress upends London society in a tragic romance of ambition and deception.By Henry James
Length22h 28m
About this audiobook
The Wings of the Dove, here presented unabridged in its original two-volume amplitude, is one of Henry James's late masterpieces: a searching drama of love, money, illness, and moral imagination. Centered on Milly Theale, the wealthy American heiress fatally ill in Europe, and on the designs of Kate Croy and Merton Densher, the novel unfolds through James's famously intricate late style—elliptical, psychological, and densely nuanced. Its literary context is transatlantic modernity: Old World refinement and corruption confront New World innocence, while realism deepens into interior moral drama. Henry James, born in New York in 1843 and long resident in Europe, made the encounter between American and European sensibilities his great subject. His cosmopolitan life, his fascination with social codes, and his mature preoccupation with consciousness all inform this novel. Written in 1902, it reflects James's late-career command of point of view and his profound interest in how desire disguises itself as duty, sacrifice, or love. This edition is recommended to readers who value psychological subtlety, ethical complexity, and prose that rewards attentive reading. It is essential for admirers of literary realism, modernist precursors, and novels in which the true action occurs within the soul.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length22 hrs 28 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
10The Wings of the Dove (The Unabridged Edition in 2 volumes) (pt. 5)
2Introduction
11The Wings of the Dove (The Unabridged Edition in 2 volumes) (pt. 6)
3Synopsis
12The Wings of the Dove (The Unabridged Edition in 2 volumes) (pt. 7)
4Historical Context
13The Wings of the Dove (The Unabridged Edition in 2 volumes) (pt. 8)
5Author Biography
14The Wings of the Dove (The Unabridged Edition in 2 volumes) (pt. 9)
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6The Wings of the Dove (The Unabridged Edition in 2 volumes) (pt. 1)
15Analysis
7The Wings of the Dove (The Unabridged Edition in 2 volumes) (pt. 2)
16Reflection
8The Wings of the Dove (The Unabridged Edition in 2 volumes) (pt. 3)
17Memorable Quotes
9The Wings of the Dove (The Unabridged Edition in 2 volumes) (pt. 4)
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