Gothic Fiction

Owen Wingrave

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  • 1893 first published
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Henry James's Owen Wingrave (1893) is a gothic fiction novel.

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About Owen Wingrave

A young man of good family with a long distinguished military tradition indicates that he will not follow his ancestors' path into the army. Dire results ensue. Benjamin Britten in 1970 wrote an opera based on this story. (Summary by david wales)
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Who wrote Owen Wingrave?

Owen Wingrave was written by Henry James and first published in 1893.

What genre is Owen Wingrave?

It is usually shelved as Gothic Fiction.

Is there a free audiobook of Owen Wingrave?

Yes — LibriVox volunteers recorded it; the recording runs 1 h 29 min.

What books are similar to Owen Wingrave?

Readers who like it often enjoy The Picture of Dorian Gray, Dracula and The Yellow Wallpaper.

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