num_pages: 596
description: The Portrait of a Lady is a novel written by American author Henry James. The story follows the life of Isabel Archer, a young and independent American woman, who travels to Europe to experience life and find love. Isabel is a strong-willed and intelligent woman who refuses to conform to the traditional expectations of women in her time. She rejects marriage proposals from wealthy suitors and instead chooses to pursue her own interests and desires.As Isabel navigates the complexities of European society, she becomes entangled in a web of relationships and betrayals. She falls in love with an American expatriate, Gilbert Osmond, who is charming but manipulative. Isabel soon discovers that her marriage to Osmond is a mistake, and she must navigate the consequences of her choices.The novel explores themes of love, independence, and the limitations placed on women in society. James' writing style is known for its complex and nuanced characterizations and psychological insights. The Portrait of a Lady is considered one of James' most important works and is a classic of American literature.Under certain circumstances there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. There are circumstances in which, whether you partake of the tea or not- some people of course never do- the situation is in itself delightful. Those that I have in mind in beginning to unfold this simple history offered an admirable setting to an innocent pastime.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
language: English
title: The Portrait Of A Lady
titlecomplete: The Portrait Of A Lady
characters: Pansy Osmond, Isabel Archer, Ralph Touchett, Madame Merle, Gilbert Osmond, Lord Warburton, Henrietta Stackpole, Lydia Touchett, Edward Rosier, Caspar Goodwood
genres: Fiction, 19th Century, Classics, Classic Literature, American, Historical Fiction, Romance, Literature, Victorian, Novels
ratings_count: 79300
places: Rome, England, Italy, Florence, Tuscany
publisher: Kessinger Publishing