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| Original Title: | The Portrait of a Lady |
| ISBN: | 0141439637 (ISBN13: 9780141439631) |
| Edition Language: | English |
| Characters: | Isabel Archer, Lydia Touchett, Ralph Touchett, Lord Warburton, Gilbert Osmond, Edward Rosier, Caspar Goodwood, Pansy Osmond, Madame Merle, Henrietta Stackpole |
| Setting: | England Rome(Italy) Florence(Italy) …more Italy …less |
Henry James
Paperback | Pages: 797 pages Rating: 3.78 | 67772 Users | 2661 Reviews
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When Isabel Archer, a beautiful, spirited American, is brought to Europe by her wealthy Aunt Touchett, it is expected that she will soon marry. But Isabel, resolved to determine her own fate, does not hesitate to turn down two eligible suitors. She then finds herself irresistibly drawn to Gilbert Osmond, who, beneath his veneer of charm and cultivation, is cruelty itself. A story of intense poignancy, Isabel's tale of love and betrayal still resonates with modern audiences.
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| Title | : | The Portrait of a Lady |
| Author | : | Henry James |
| Book Format | : | Paperback |
| Book Edition | : | Anniversary Edition |
| Pages | : | Pages: 797 pages |
| Published | : | September 30th 2003 by Penguin Classics (first published 1881) |
| Categories | : | Classics. Fiction. Literature. 19th Century. Novels. American. Historical. Historical Fiction |
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Ratings: 3.78 From 67772 Users | 2661 ReviewsWrite-Up Appertaining To Books The Portrait of a Lady
This is the sexiest novel of all time. Youre screwing up your face right now, I can tell. It is though, its sexy as fuck. People often want to tell you that Henry James greatest flaw was his lack of passion. Nabokov, if I recall correctly, labelled his work blonde. I dont think he meant that in the way that modern readers would understand it i.e. as a synonym for dumb, but rather as one for bland. Katherine Mansfield once said of E.M. Forster that he was like a lukewarm teapot [ha!], and thatHenry James would probably get on well with Thomas Hardy The Portrait of a Lady is a tragedy almost of Tess of the d'Urbervilles proportions.Character study novels are extraordinary things, the plot is mostly fairly mundane but when you get to really know the characters when they resonate with you, the personal crises they go through become fascinating because they are like people you know. It has that lovely fly on the wall appeal for nosey parkers like myself. However, it takes an immense
I had many wonderful moments while reading this book, moments when the writing halted the reading, when I had to pause and admire and wonder. Moments when the book seemed to speak to my own experience as if it were written expressly for the girl who was me at twenty-two, causing me to wonder how Henry James could have guessed so well the presumptuous ideas I had about life and love at that early stage. All of that is very personal, of course, and not necessarily of interest to other readers, but
10 Things I Love About Henry Jamess The Portrait Of A Lady1. Isabel ArcherThe lady in the title. Beautiful, young, headstrong and spirited, the American woman visits her wealthy relatives in England, rejects marriage proposals by two worthy suitors, inherits a fortune and then is manipulated into marrying one of the most odious creatures on the planet, Gilbert Osmond. Shes utterly fascinating, and if I were back in university, I imagine having long conversations and arguments about her
I've been reading a lot of Anthony Trollope's books recently and the stories, characters and writing is so much superior to this that I just can't get into it. "Frothy" is a word that comes to mind, also "was he paid by the word?" like Dickens. I finished the book, finally. It was a chore. I did not find James' portrayal of a woman's personality convincing. That even though she had the financial power which was the reason why her husband had married her, she would still allow herself to be
The Portrait of a lady, Henry JamesThe Portrait of a Lady is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly and Macmillan's Magazine in 188081 and then as a book in 1881. It is one of James's most popular long novels and is regarded by critics as one of his finest. The Portrait of a Lady is the story of a spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer, who, in "confronting her destiny", finds it overwhelming. She inherits a large amount of money and subsequently
For my dear friend Jeffrey Keeten: I would not have read it if it were not for you. Thanks! Henry James The Portrait of a Lady touched me deeply. Since I finished this novel a few days ago, I could not seem to stop thinking about it as I tried to organize my feelings. That I was mesmerized by it, there is no doubt. So much that the search for its understanding has occupied practically all my free moments. And to fully grasp it I could not do without Henry James masterful help, so forgive me if
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