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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 Read More..

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Description	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 "affronting her destiny",James, Henry (2009). The Portrait of a Lady, Vol. I, Preface, p. 12. Serenity Publishers. 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,Bloom, Harold, ed. (2002). Henry James, p. 13. Chelsea House Publishers. 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.
Description	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 "affronting her destiny",James, Henry (2009). The Portrait of a Lady, Vol. I, Preface, p. 12. Serenity Publishers. 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,Bloom, Harold, ed. (2002). Henry James, p. 13. Chelsea House Publishers. 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.

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Name	The Portrait of a Lady
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Authors	Henry James
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Language	English
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Country	United KingdomUnited States
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Pages	Houghton: 520Macmillan: volume one, 266; volume two, 253; volume three, 248
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Media_type	Print (Hardback & Paperback)
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Publisher	Houghton, Mifflin and Company, BostonMacmillan and Co., London
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