The Portrait of a Lady: A Norton Critical Edition (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9780393938531)

This Norton Critical Edition includes:

- The New York Edition of the novel, accompanied by Michael Gorra's introduction and explanatory footnotes.
- Background and contextual materials centering on James as a writer, The Portrait of a Lady in revision, and reviews of the novel by James's contemporaries.
- Seven important critical essays, chosen for their accessibility.
- A Chronology and Suggestions for Further Reading.

About the Series

Read by more than 12 million students over fifty-five years, Norton Critical Editions set the standard for apparatus that is right for undergraduate readers. The three-part format--annotated text, contexts, and criticism--helps students to better understand, analyze, and appreciate the literature, while opening a wide range of teaching possibilities for instructors. Whether in print or in digital format, Norton Critical Editions provide all the resources students need.


Author: Henry James
ISBN-10: 0393938530
ISBN-13: 9780393938531
Publisher: W. W. Norton & Company
Language: English
Published: 08/31/2017
Pages: 664
Format: Paperback
Weight: 1.15lbs
Size: 9.10h x 5.70w x 0.80d

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 9.6
Point Value: 44
Interest Level: Upper Grade
Quiz #/Name: 76006 / Portrait of a Lady