O Magazine Pick of 25 Books Every Woman Should Read in Her Lifetime
Beautiful, spirited Isabel Archer, an American heiress newly arrived in Europe, is widely expected to quickly marry. But Isabel does not look to a man to furnish her with destiny; instead
she desires, with grace and courage, to find it herself.
Two eligible suitors are refused in favor of her pursuit of glorious independence. But then, Isabel becomes utterly captivated by the languid charms of the cunning Gilbert Osmond. To him, she
represents a superior prize to be won; through him, she faces a tragic choice.
A subtle and poignant psychological novel of love and betrayal, The Portrait of a Lady is widely considered to be James’ masterpiece.
Editorial Reviews
Editorial Reviews
“A fine story told well. Wanda McCaddon’s distinguished British accent provides a smooth narration…Her reading brings out the subtlety of this wonderful work.” —AudioFile
“Richly perceptive.” —New York Times
“How did this nineteenth-century male writer create Isabel Archer, one of the most intriguing women characters in all of literature?…Few write about the path from openhearted to slightly more seasoned than this master stylist.” —O, The Oprah Magazine
“Isabel shows us that our bad decisions do not end our story. They begin it.” —NPR
“Offers a shrewd appraisal of the American character and embodies the national myth of freedom and equality hedged with historical blindness and pride.” —Merriam-Webster Encyclopedia of Literature
Henry James (1843–1916), American novelist, short-story writer, and man of letters, was born in Washington Place, New York, to a family of distinguished philosophers and
theologians. He attended schools in New York, Boston, and throughout Europe, where he later settled. A major figure in the history of the novel, he is celebrated as a master craftsman who brought
his great art and impeccable technique to bear in the development of abiding moral themes.
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Category:
Fiction/Classics
Publisher:
Blackstone Publishing
Publisher:
Blackstone Publishing
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18
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2
Runtime:
22.84
ISBN:
9781470887483
ISBN:
9780786161522
Audience:
Adult
Language:
English
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