This is a very short story written by Henry James, a well-known American writer, in 1878. It is a rather fun and interesting read. The portrayal of Daisy Miller is so real, that you can't help falling in love with her (I will, if I were a man). Daisy Miller has the art of flirtation so fine-tuned, that she came across as a subtle, innocent, yet charming young lady. Mr Winterbourne was so captivated by her and pursued her relentlessly against the better judgement of his snobbish, high society aunt.
Against societal norms, Daisy Miller went out on dates alone with young men and late at night. After meeting Mr Wooster for just half an hour, she went out on a date with him, alone, to a Chateau in Switzerland. Such behaviour was despised upon by the high-society women, who felt such behaviour loose. But Daisy did not seem to care for one bit. The story ended quite sadly though- with the very frivolous and nary a care character of Daisy Miller, causing her death.
It's kinda funny how Aunts always seemed to play a major and imposing role in stories from the late 19th/ early 20th century. It reminded me a lot of PG Wodehouse's Mr Wooster and his aunt, who was his source of income. And whom, Wooster was terrified of and often had to bend himself over to his aunt's will.
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