Daisy Miller

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The novella explores the courtship between Daisy Miller, a spirited American girl, and Frederick Winterbourne, a refined expatriate, against the backdrop of European society. Their relationship faces challenges due to Daisy's flirtatious nature and the disapproval of Winterbourne's social circle. Set in Switzerland and Italy, the story highlights Daisy's desire to embrace high society, while Winterbourne grapples with his perceptions of her character. As rumors swirl around Daisy's association with an Italian man, the tension between American values and European norms becomes increasingly pronounced.