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Summary: Not Typical Henry James
Review: DAISY MILLER is "early" Henry James, so if you've only read the more famous THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY, or the even later masterpieces, THE WINGS OF THE DOVE and THE GOLDEN BOWL, you'll find this little novella quite different. Conspicuously absent are the convoluted stroylines (this book is too short for that anyway), the long sentences and the highly stylized writing that characterizes much of James' later work.Although DAISY MILLER isn't vintage James, it is quite refreshing in both its simplicity and its straightforward quality. I also think James did a wonderful job of capturing the essence of the American tourist in Europe and the vast differences in American versus European society. I didn't enjoy this book simply because I didn't like either Daisy Miller or Frederick Winterbourne. I found Winterbourne too "stuffy," even for his "time," and Daisy too spoiled and self-indulged. I think perhaps James went a little overboard in creating her. I really believe Daisy was supposed to come across as a sweet, innocent, charming young girl...a girl who was very genuine. I saw her as spoiled, petulant and always needing to "have her own way." I would have liked to have seen more interaction between Daisy and Frederick, but James always kept Frederick a bit too much on the conservative side. I am sure part of my problem with this book lies in the fact that I've been living in Europe for most of my life. I can say with certainty that Europeans aren't really unaccepting of Americans. In fact, most Europeans like Americans (the French are the one exception). What they don't like are Americans (or anyone else) who come to Europe and expect Europe (and Europeans) to be "just like" America and Americans. This was Daisy's tragic mistake and it infuriated me that Frederick wasn't more vigorous in his attempts at educating her. What's interpreted as sweet and innocent and even charming in one place can be seen as bold and brazen in another. I'm sure, had I not lived in Europe, my view of Daisy would have been different. As it is, I can see the European side of the story all too clearly and I can so easily understand why Daisy wasn't accepted and embraced by society there. And speaking of Europeans, I have a bone to pick with Mr. James regarding the character of Giovanelli. Although James spent far more time in Paris and London, he did visit Rome and should have known that the "Italian lover" (a la Giovanelli) was/is nothing but a stereotype. Italian men come with all different types of personalities...just like all the rest of us. To repeat, DAISY MILLER isn't vintage James and, in my opinion, it lacks the maturity and insight that characterize James' later novels. That doesn't mean it isn't worth reading, however. It is. DAISY MILLER is a sad story about a sweet girl who simpy lacks the maturity to adapt and, in the end, pays a very heavy price.
Rating:
Summary: Not Typical Henry James
Review: DAISY MILLER is "early" Henry James, so if you've only read the more famous THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY, or the even later masterpieces, THE WINGS OF THE DOVE and THE GOLDEN BOWL, you'll find this little novella quite different. Conspicuously absent are the convoluted stroylines (this book is too short for that anyway), the long sentences and the highly stylized writing that characterizes much of James' later work. Although DAISY MILLER isn't vintage James, it is quite refreshing in both its simplicity and its straightforward quality. I also think James did a wonderful job of capturing the essence of the American tourist in Europe and the vast differences in American versus European society. I didn't enjoy this book simply because I didn't like either Daisy Miller or Frederick Winterbourne. I found Winterbourne too "stuffy," even for his "time," and Daisy too spoiled and self-indulged. I think perhaps James went a little overboard in creating her. I really believe Daisy was supposed to come across as a sweet, innocent, charming young girl...a girl who was very genuine. I saw her as spoiled, petulant and always needing to "have her own way." I would have liked to have seen more interaction between Daisy and Frederick, but James always kept Frederick a bit too much on the conservative side. I am sure part of my problem with this book lies in the fact that I've been living in Europe for most of my life. I can say with certainty that Europeans aren't really unaccepting of Americans. In fact, most Europeans like Americans (the French are the one exception). What they don't like are Americans (or anyone else) who come to Europe and expect Europe (and Europeans) to be "just like" America and Americans. This was Daisy's tragic mistake and it infuriated me that Frederick wasn't more vigorous in his attempts at educating her. What's interpreted as sweet and innocent and even charming in one place can be seen as bold and brazen in another. I'm sure, had I not lived in Europe, my view of Daisy would have been different. As it is, I can see the European side of the story all too clearly and I can so easily understand why Daisy wasn't accepted and embraced by society there. And speaking of Europeans, I have a bone to pick with Mr. James regarding the character of Giovanelli. Although James spent far more time in Paris and London, he did visit Rome and should have known that the "Italian lover" (a la Giovanelli) was/is nothing but a stereotype. Italian men come with all different types of personalities...just like all the rest of us. To repeat, DAISY MILLER isn't vintage James and, in my opinion, it lacks the maturity and insight that characterize James' later novels. That doesn't mean it isn't worth reading, however. It is. DAISY MILLER is a sad story about a sweet girl who simpy lacks the maturity to adapt and, in the end, pays a very heavy price.
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Summary: outdated and boring
Review: Daisy Miller is a novella that doesnt lead anywhere. It is outdated when speaking about a nouve riche american family that travels to Europe and tries to impose values that are not seen in our society today. I had to write a report about it in English class. Had I known it was going to be such a boring and pointless book i wouldn't have bothered to pick it up and read it. Today many teenagers have to write on this book, which most find boring and cannot realte to it. I do not recommend this book, specially to teenagers discovering American Literature.
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Summary: it's not the best
Review: don't even bothe
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Summary: fantastico
Review: for a long time,i didnt get satisfaction while reading.very-good written book.persona of daisy had been drawn perfectly.she seems a bit frivolous,but it stems from her innocence and being uncultivated.so sweet and very naive.you will get sad after reading but author wanted so.what can we do.
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Summary: Worth glancing over
Review: Henry James gets a bad rap about being boring and mundane. I found this novel to be quite the contrary. Daisy Miller is a girl who represents "The American Girl." Thus, she is supposed to be different from girls of other cultures. This novel takes place in both Vevey, Switzerland and Rome, Italy. The contrast of her being different is highlighted in both of these cities. The question James presents to the reader is: Are Daisy's differences beneficial or detrimental? Personally, I'd argue that it can go either way. Daisy is innocent, but she fails to acknowledge the advice given to her. So is she to blame? With this question in mind, one should read the novel to discover the surprising ending.
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Summary: Daisy Miller
Review: I bought this book because I had to write 4 book reports for English and this was a short book!I actually like classics but found this boring and not in the least bit interesting!If I hadnt got to write about it for my report i wouldnt have bothered reading it all which is unusual for me. Maybe its just me but this was one book I would nevr recommend!
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Summary: useless
Review: I found Daisy insipid. She was not a liberated woman, she was an idiot. It's one thing to reject social convention, it is entirely another to reject it and then expect to be accepted by society. I'm all for non-conformity, but Daisy was a twit. I give it two stars because Henry James can write.
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Summary: exciting bed curler
Review: I had to read this book for my english class and I picked this book from the list just because it was short. Boy was I lucky, I found the book very intresting and worth reading. Throughout the novel I had the feeling that Miss Miller and Winterborne were going to bone but I like how James put the plot together.
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Summary: Worthless
Review: I had to read this dreadful book to complete an essay for English class. This book is pointless, not to mention boring. Anyone who has to read this book i feel sorry for!! The book is past its time and no teeager today could even begin to relate to this sad fictional prtoagonist, Dasiy Miller. The only purpose this book serves is to waste your time. Stay away form this worthless novella, this book is a waste paper i can't belive its actually printed
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