... society. This story is, by and large, of the "novel of manners" literary genre. As in other works of this genre (for example, Jane Austen's Pride and Prejudice and Edith Wharton's The Age of Innocence and The House of Mirth), Daisy Miller focuses on the behavior of its characters in social situations. Most of the action involves Daisy's social missteps, followed ... ...

• Word Count: 1470
• Approx Pages: 6
• Grade Level: High School