Daisy Miller

EAN : 9791041821365

JAMES HENRY

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EAN : 9791041821365

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Détails

EAN13 : 9791041821365
Réf. fournisseur : 311361
Date Parution : 17 oct. 2023
Disponibilite : Disponible
Barème de remise : NS
Nombre de pages : 52
Format : H:210 mm L:148 mm E:3 mm
Poids : 82gr

Résumé

Résumé : "Daisy Miller: A Study" by Henry James explores the complexities of social conventions and cultural clashes through the experiences of a young American woman, Daisy Miller, traveling in Europe. The novella is set in the late 19th century and begins in the Swiss town of Vevey, where Daisy meets Frederick Winterbourne, an American expatriate. Winterbourne is both charmed and perplexed by Daisy's behavior, which defies the rigid social norms of European society. Daisy's open and flirtatious manner, particularly her interactions with men, raises eyebrows among the expatriate community, including Winterbourne's aunt, Mrs. Costello, who disapproves of Daisy's conduct. As the story progresses, Daisy's actions continue to challenge societal expectations. She forms friendships with various European men, including the Italian Giovanelli, which further scandalizes the American expatriates in Rome. Winterbourne, who is both fascinated and confused by Daisy, struggles to understand her intentions and the implications of her behavior. Despite his attraction to her, he is influenced by the judgments of his social circle and questions Daisy's innocence and propriety. The novella culminates in a tragic turn of events when Daisy contracts Roman fever after a late-night visit to the Colosseum with Giovanelli. Her illness and subsequent death serve as a poignant commentary on the consequences of societal judgment and the misunderstandings that arise from cultural differences. Through Daisy's story, Henry James critiques the rigid social structures of the time and highlights the challenges faced by individuals who defy conventional norms.
Biographie : Henry James, né le 15 avril 1843 à New York et mort le 28 février 1916 à Chelsea, est un écrivain américain, naturalisé britannique le 26 juillet 1915. Figure majeure du réalisme littéraire du XIXe siècle, Henry James est considéré comme un maître de la nouvelle et du roman pour le grand raffinement de son écriture.