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Merton Densher

Merton Densher is a character in The Wings of the Dove by Henry James.

major

Also known as Densher, Mr. Densher, Mr. Merton Densher, poor Densher

First appearance: 0001-the-wings-of-the-dove

A journalist and Kate Croy's secret lover, central to the plot's romantic and moral conflicts.

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