The Portrait of a Lady (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781981443437)

The Complete Volumes I and II of The Portrait of a Lady.
The Portrait of a Lady is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly and Macmillan's Magazine in 1880-81 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 becomes the victim of Machiavellian scheming by two American expatriates. Like many of James's novels, it is set in Europe, mostly England and Italy. Generally regarded as the masterpiece of James's early period, this novel reflects James's continuing interest in the differences between the New World and the Old, often to the detriment of the former. It also treats in a profound way the themes of personal freedom, responsibility, and betrayal.

Author: Taylor Anderson, Henry James
ISBN-10: 1981443436
ISBN-13: 9781981443437
Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Language: English
Published: 12/06/2017
Pages: 330
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.97lbs
Size: 9.02h x 5.98w x 0.69d

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