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The Wings of the Dove, Volume II   By: (1843-1916)

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The Wings of the Dove, Volume II by Henry James is a beautifully written continuation of the story of Kate Croy, Merton Densher, and Milly Theale. James' prose is rich and detailed, immersing the reader in the complexities of the characters' relationships and motivations. The author skillfully explores themes of love, manipulation, and societal expectations, creating a compelling narrative that keeps the reader engaged throughout. The tension and drama build steadily throughout the book, ultimately culminating in a satisfying and emotional conclusion. Overall, The Wings of the Dove, Volume II is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that will stay with readers long after they have finished it.

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THE WINGS OF THE DOVE

BY HENRY JAMES

VOLUME II

NEW YORK

CHARLES SCRIBNER'S SONS

1909

Copyright, 1902 and 1909 by Charles Scribner's Sons

BOOK SIXTH

THE WINGS OF THE DOVE

I

"I say, you know, Kate you did stay!" had been Merton Densher's punctual remark on their adventure after they had, as it were, got out of it; an observation which she not less promptly, on her side, let him see that she forgave in him only because he was a man. She had to recognise, with whatever disappointment, that it was doubtless the most helpful he could make in this character. The fact of the adventure was flagrant between them; they had looked at each other, on gaining the street, as people look who have just rounded together a dangerous corner, and there was therefore already enough unanimity sketched out to have lighted, for her companion, anything equivocal in her action. But the amount of light men did need! Kate could have been eloquent at this moment about that. What, however, on his seeing more, struck him as most distinct in her was her sense that, reunited after his absence and having been now half the morning together, it behooved them to face without delay the question of handling their immediate future. That it would require some handling, that they should still have to deal, deal in a crafty manner, with difficulties and delays, was the great matter he had come back to, greater than any but the refreshed consciousness of their personal need of each other... Continue reading book >>


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