What Maisie Knew by Henry James
The novel revolves around a young girl named Maisie, who becomes a pawn in the bitter divorce of her self-involved and neglectful parents. Her parents use her to hurt each other, and she is passed back and forth between them, their new spouses, and a sympathetic governess. Throughout the novel, Maisie navigates her way through a world of adult intrigue, betrayal, and selfishness, developing a mature understanding of human nature and relationships.
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- Published
- 1897
- Nationality
- American
- Length
- Moderate
- Pages
- 320-480
- Original Language
- English
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- Alternate Titles
- - Pelos Olhos De Maisie
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