The Wings of the Dove (Part 1)

Henry James

⏱ 7 minAmerican classic

Part 1 of 3. Penniless, clever Kate Croy, forbidden the journalist she loves and pledged by her ruined family to marry grandly, binds Merton Densher in a secret compact and sends him across the ocean to wait. The opening movement of James's late masterpiece.

Listen to the whole of The Wings of the Dove (Part 1) in about 7 minutes — professionally narrated, with Apple-Music-style synced subtitles. One book free every day; Folio Premium unlocks the entire library.