Daisy Miller: A Comedy In Three Acts (1883)

By Henry James

Book Overview

Daisy Miller: A Comedy in Three Acts is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James, and published in 1883. The story is set in Europe and revolves around the life of a young American girl named Daisy Miller. She is a beautiful and free-spirited young woman who travels to Europe with her mother and younger brother in search of adventure and excitement.Daisy's unconventional behavior and flirtatious nature attract the attention of many men, including the sophisticated and wealthy Mr. Winterbourne. However, her actions are seen as scandalous and inappropriate by the conservative European society, and she is shunned by the upper-class society.Despite the warnings and disapproval of others, Daisy continues to pursue her desires and eventually falls in love with an Italian man named Giovanelli. This leads to her downfall and tragic ending.The novel explores the themes of social class, cultural differences, and the clash between American and European values. It also sheds light on the position of women in society and the double standards that exist in the treatment of men and women.Overall, Daisy Miller: A Comedy in Three Acts is a timeless classic that offers a fascinating insight into the social and cultural norms of the 19th century. It is a must-read for anyone interested in literature, history, and the human condition.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164164538
• ISBN13: 9781164164531
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"