Daisy Miller

Brief Overview

«Daisy Miller» is a novella by Henry James that tells the story of a young American woman named Daisy Miller, who is traveling through Europe with her family. In Switzerland, she meets a young American named Frederick Winterbourne. Daisy attracts attention with her freedom and independence, which draws disapproval from the more conservative society. Winterbourne is captivated by Daisy but doubts her reputation due to her friendship with an Italian named Giovanelli. In Rome, Daisy continues to defy social norms, leading to her isolation from society. Eventually, she falls ill with malaria and dies, leaving Winterbourne to ponder his role in her life and how he judged her.