The Portrait of a Lady
by JAMES, Henry (1843-1916)
- Used
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent, United Kingdom
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Synopsis
The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James was initially published as a serial in Macmillan's Magazine (UK) and The Atlantic Monthly (US) in 1880–81. The story tells of a spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer — arguably one of Miller’s most memorable characters — as she affronts her destiny only to find it overwhelming. The Portrait of a Lady is James’ most popular novel and is regarded by critics as one of his finest, exploring his characteristic theme of conflict between American individualism and European social custom.
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- Bookseller
- Adrian Harrington Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 56988
- Title
- The Portrait of a Lady
- Author
- JAMES, Henry (1843-1916)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- London: Macmillan and Co., 1881
- Bookseller catalogs
- LITERATURE;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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