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Young Isabel Archer, a beautiful American, travels to Europe where her naivete - and recent inheritance - attracts many suitors. But despite her great promise, she falls victim to her own provincialism. Exposing the differences between the New and the Old Worlds, James's masterpiece examines the themes of freedom, sexuality, and betrayal.
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The Portrait of a Lady, Henry James
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- Released
- 1997
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- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry James
- Publisher
- Konemann
- Released
- 1997
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 661
- ISBN10
- 3895084549
- ISBN13
- 9783895084546
- Series
- The Portrait of a Lady
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Love, Women, Classics, USA, France, Plants, American Literature, Southern Europe, Italy, 19th century, England, Great Britain, Adapted for Film, Marriage, London, America, Diseases, Journey, Paris, Fate, Rome, Herbs, Roma, Gypsies, Frauds, Heritage, Florence, Stream of Consciousness
- First published
- 1881
- Original title
- The Portrait of a Lady
- Rating
- 4.05 out of 5
- Description
- Young Isabel Archer, a beautiful American, travels to Europe where her naivete - and recent inheritance - attracts many suitors. But despite her great promise, she falls victim to her own provincialism. Exposing the differences between the New and the Old Worlds, James's masterpiece examines the themes of freedom, sexuality, and betrayal.