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First published in “Cornhill Magazine” in 1878, “Daisy Miller” is Henry James’ novella which concerns the courtship of its titular character, the beautiful young American girl Daisy Miller. While travelling in Europe with her family, Daisy is taken by the delightfulness of the continent, which unlike her brother, she finds superior to their hometown of Schenectady, New York. Her brother introduces her to Frederick Winterbourne, whom she agrees to visit the Chateau de Chillon with, drawing the disapproval of her family. Daisy further rejects the social conventions of the American expatriate community as she becomes increasingly intimate with Giovanelli, a young Italian of a lower class. Through the portrayal of Daisy, James seeks to contrast the differing attitudes of Europeans and Americans at the end of the 19th century, a theme he would revisit throughout his literary career. “Daisy Miller” was Henry James’ first real literary success, one which would bring him immediate and widespread popularity, and which remains to this day as one of his most popular works. This edition includes an introduction by Martin W. Sampson and a biographical afterword.

Can Delilah capture the heart of the partner of her dreams and teach Sampson how to trust again? She does her duckish best – although Sampson’s life experiences so far have proven the opposite. Will this brave little duck be able to overcome Sampson’s fear of humans? Her persuasive weapons are as strong as those of the biblical Delilah and Sampson’s resistance matches his namesake, also. Delilah follows her animal instincts to woo and win her heart’s desire – although even she could not foresee the future that unfolds in this small tale of the importance of love and partnership; family, sacrifice and teamwork to reach a goal.