THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY
by JAMES, HENRY
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Fine/No Dust Jacket
- Seller
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Prairie Village, Kansas, United States
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Synopsis
The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James was initially published as a serial in Macmillan's Magazine (UK) and The Atlantic Monthly (US) in 1880–81. The story tells of a spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer — arguably one of Miller’s most memorable characters — as she affronts her destiny only to find it overwhelming. The Portrait of a Lady is James’ most popular novel and is regarded by critics as one of his finest, exploring his characteristic theme of conflict between American individualism and European social custom.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Glenn Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 014883
- Title
- THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY
- Author
- JAMES, HENRY
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- No Dust Jacket
- Edition
- Collector's Edition
- Publisher
- The Easton Press
- Place of Publication
- Norwalk, Connecticut
- Date Published
- 1978
- Size
- Imperial Octavo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- American Literature, Fine Binding, Henry James
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