Daisy Miller

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Set in late nineteenth-century Europe, the novella explores the tension between American innocence and European sophistication through the character of Daisy Miller. Her arrival disrupts traditional social norms, captivating and scandalizing those around her. The story unfolds through the perspective of Winterbourne, a restrained American expatriate, highlighting themes of societal customs, cultural conflict, and the repercussions of defying expectations. Henry James delves into the complexities of human nature and morality, making this work a timeless reflection on non-conformity.