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The The Portrait Of A Lady follows Isabel Archer, a smart and strong-willed American heiress who travels to Europe to chart her own destiny. A landmark of literary fiction, this Henry James novel explores independence, desire, and the tension between the bright possibilities of the new world and the older, more guarded world. Perfect for fans of classic, character-driven stories who relish moral nuance, this timeless work offers a thoughtful, emotionally rich reading experience.
Written in James's precise, elegant prose, this novel unfolds through Isabel's choices and the social world she enters. The experience is immersive: elegant salons, bustling streets, and intimate moments that reveal motive and character. The narrative marries psychological depth with a clear sense of pacing, inviting the reader to weigh questions of freedom, duty, and the costs of autonomy as the plot thickens with moments of betrayal and revelation.
After finishing The Portrait Of A Lady, readers gain a deeper appreciation for autonomy exercised with grace and resilience. The novel invites reflection on how choices shape a life, leaving a lasting impression of wit, warmth, and humane insight.
Product Details
Author
Henry James
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
688
Language
English
SKU
BK0495114
ISBN
9789357021043
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
19.8 x 12.9 x 3.75 cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 395
₹ 335
15% Off
Henry James (15 April 1843–28 February 1916) Was An American-British Author. He Is Regarded As A Key Transitional Figure Betweeniterary Realism Anditerary Modernism And Is Considered By Many To Be Among The Greatest Novelists In The Englishanguage. He Was The Son Of Henry James Sr. And The Brother Of Philosopher And Psychologist William James And Diarist Alice James. He Is Best Known For His Novels Dealing With The Social And Marital Interplay Between Émigré Americans, English People And Continental Europeans. His Fundamental Theme Was The Innocence And Exuberance Of The New World In Clash With The Corruption And Wisdom Of The Old, As Illustrated In Such Works As Daisy Miller (1879), The Portrait Of Aady (1881), The Bostonians (1886) And The Ambassadors (1903). Hisater Works Were Increasingly Experimental. In Describing The Internal States Of Mind And Social Dynamics Of His Characters, James Often Wrote In A Style In Which Ambiguous Or Contradictory Motives And Impressions Were Overlaid Or Juxtaposed In The Discussion Of A Character'S Psyche. By His Mid-20S James Was Regarded As One Of The Most Skilful Writers Of Short Stories In America. Critics, However, Deplored His Tendency To Write Of Theife Of The Mind Rather Than Of Action. For Their Unique Ambiguity, As Well As For Other Aspects Of Their Composition, Hisate Works Have Been Compared To Impressionist Painting.