The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James

Description: The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James Capturing the grandeur of a gracious, splendid Europe of wealth and Old World sensibilities, this glorious, complex novel has become a touchstone for a great writer’s entire literary achievement. From the opening pages, when the high-spirited American girl Isabel Archer arrives at the English manor Gardencourt, James’s luminous, superbly crafted prose creates an atmosphere of intensity, expectation, and incomparable beauty. Isabel, who has been taken abroad by an eccentric aunt to fulfill her potential, attracts the passions of a British aristocrat and a brash American, as well as the secret adoration of her invalid cousin, Ralph Touchett. But her vulnerability and innocence lead her not to love but to a fatal entrapment in intrigue, deception, and betrayal. This brilliant interior drama of the forming of a woman’s consciousness makes The Portrait of a Lady a masterpiece of James’s middle years. Product Details BrandBantam ClassicsProduct TypeBooks Misc Publisher ‏ : ‎ Bantam Classics; Reissue edition (October 1, 1983)Mass Market Paperback ‏ : ‎ 656 pagesHenry James (1843-1916), the son of the religious philosopher Henry James Sr. and brother of the psychologist and philosopher William James, published many important novels including Daisy Miller, The Wings of the Dove, The Golden Bowl, and The Ambassadors. Check out my other items. - Powered by

Price: 10 USD

Location: Fredericksburg, Virginia

End Time: 2025-01-06T07:31:45.000Z

Shipping Cost: 0 USD