Daisy Miller: A Comedy in Three Acts (1883) (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781436629379)

Daisy Miller: A Comedy In Three Acts is a novella written by the renowned American author, Henry James, and published in 1883. The story is set in Europe during the late 19th century and revolves around the young and beautiful American girl, Daisy Miller, who is on a tour of Europe with her mother and younger brother. Daisy is an unconventional character who defies the social norms of the time and is often seen as flirtatious and reckless by the high society of Europe. She meets a young American man, Frederick Winterbourne, who is also touring Europe and they become friends. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Daisy is not well-versed in the social customs of Europe, and her behavior often causes scandal and gossip.As the story unfolds, Daisy's behavior becomes more and more outrageous, leading to her eventual downfall. Winterbourne tries to intervene and save her from herself, but his efforts are in vain. The novella explores themes of social class, cultural differences, and the clash between American and European values.Daisy Miller: A Comedy In Three Acts is considered to be one of James' most popular works and a classic of American literature. It is known for its vivid depiction of the social and cultural landscape of Europe during the 19th century, as well as its insightful commentary on the complexities of human relationships.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.

Author: Henry Jr. James
ISBN-10: 1436629373
ISBN-13: 9781436629379
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 06/02/2008
Pages: 192
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.00lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.56d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 8.6
Point Value: 4
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 68771 / Daisy Miller