What Maisie Knew

Henry James's "What Maisie Knew" masterfully navigates the delicate perceptions of a young girl ensnared in the bitter aftermath of her parents' divorce. As Maisie is shuffled between her self-absorbed and morally ambiguous guardians, she becomes an astute observer of the adult world's complexities and contradictions. Through her innocent yet incisive eyes, this poignant narrative explores themes of innocence, betrayal, and the troubling impact of fractured family dynamics on a child's psyche.