The Portrait of a Lady (Penguin Classics) Trade paperback - 2011
by Henry James
- Used
- Paperback
In this portrait of a "young woman affronting her destiny," Henry James created one of his most magnificent heroines, and a story of intense poignancy. When Isabel Archer, a beautiful, spirited American, is brought to Europe by her wealthy aunt, it is expected that she will soon marry. But Isabel, resolved to enjoy her freedom, does not hesitate to turn down two eligible suitors. Then she finds herself irresistibly drawn to the charming and cultivated Gilbert Osmond. Isabel, however, soon discovers the cruelty and stifling darkness beneath Gilbert's civilized veneer.
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- Title The Portrait of a Lady (Penguin Classics)
- Author Henry James
- Binding Trade Paperback
- Edition [ Edition: Repri
- Condition Used Good
- Pages 768
- Volumes 1
- Language ENG
- Publisher Penguin Classics
- Date September 2011
- Features Bibliography, Price on Product - Canadian, Table of Contents
- Bookseller's Inventory # 438554
- ISBN 9780141441269 / 0141441267
- Weight 1.12 lbs (0.51 kg)
- Dimensions 7.7 x 5.1 x 1.5 in (19.56 x 12.95 x 3.81 cm)
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Themes
- Chronological Period: 19th Century
- Cultural Region: British
- Religious Orientation: Christian
- Sex & Gender: Feminine
- Topical: Coming of Age
- Topical: Family
- Library of Congress subjects Americans - Europe, Europe - Social life and customs - 19th
- Dewey Decimal Code FIC
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In this portrait of a "young woman affronting her destiny," Henry James created one of his most magnificent heroines, and a story of intense poignancy. When Isabel Archer, a beautiful, spirited American, is brought to Europe by her wealthy aunt, it is expected that she will soon marry. But Isabel, resolved to enjoy her freedom, does not hesitate to turn down two eligible suitors. Then she finds herself irresistibly drawn to the charming and cultivated Gilbert Osmond. Isabel, however, soon discovers the cruelty and stifling darkness beneath Gilbert's civilized veneer.
