Derivative Works
James converted his story into a play that failed to be produced. He published the play in The Atlantic Monthly in 1883, and it shows many changes from the original story. In particular, a happy ending was inserted to please what James believed to be the preferences of theater-goers.
A 1974 film adaptation directed by Peter Bogdanovich starred Cybill Shepherd as Daisy.
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