36 pages 1 hour read

Henry James

Daisy Miller

Fiction | Novella | Adult | Published in 1878

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Henry James’s Daisy Miller elicits diverse reactions. Critics praise its nuanced exploration of social norms and character depth, highlighting James's masterful prose. However, some find the pacing slow and the protagonist's naiveté frustrating. Nevertheless, the novella's incisive cultural commentary makes it a compelling read.

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Who Should Read Daisy Miller?

A reader who appreciates Daisy Miller by Henry James is likely to enjoy nuanced character studies and themes of cultural clash and societal expectations. Similar to those who favor works like Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence or Jane Austen's Emma, they would relish this novella's exploration of 19th-century social mores and individualism.

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Reading Age

14-18years

Lexile Level

850

Book Details

Genre
Classic Fiction
Romance
Education
Period
Victorian Period
Themes
Identity: Femininity
Society: Class
Emotions/Behavior: Conflict
Topics
Education
History: World