The Portrait of a Lady — Henry James
The Portrait of a Lady
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The Portrait of a Lady
Henry JamesThe Penguin English Library edition of The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James She knew of no wrong that he had done he was not violent he was not cruel she simply believed that he hated her When Isabel Archer a beautiful spirited American is brought to Europe by her wealthy aunt Touchett it is expected that she will soon marry But Isabel resolved to enjoy her freedom does not hesitate to turn down two eligible suitors Then she finds herself irresistibly drawn to Gilbert Osmond Charming and cultivated Osmond sees Isabel as a rich prize waiting to be taken In this portrait of a young woman affronting her destiny Henry James created one of his most magnificent heroines and a story of intense poignancy The Penguin English Library 100 editions of the best fiction in English from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War
KARBON KİTAPLAR
Henry James s great humane masterpiece The Portrait of a Lady 1881 the story of a young spirited American woman affronting her destiny is many readers favourite of his books All his critics and biographers put it at the centre of his life and work It is his turning point From being a popular and promising author specialising in Americans in Europe Daisy Miller The Europeans The American he became an important renowned figure acknowledged as a master of consciousness cultural perceptions humour subtlety and depth Hermione Lee The Guardian
SİS YAYINCILIK
You wanted to look at life for yourself but you were not allowed you were punished for your wish You were ground in the very mill of the conventional from The Portrait of a Lady The Portrait of a Lady Henry James most famous masterpiece in which he utilized his polished and elegant prose was first published as a serial later as a book in 1881 and introduced one of the most memorable characters in the American literature The Portrait of a Lady tells the story of Isabel Archer a high spirited young American who desires nothing but independence but affronts her destiny and finds it overwhelming In this novel Henry James reflects his ongoing interest in the differences between the New World and the Old by using his favorite theme an American abroad along with other themes like personal freedom betrayal and responsibility and depicting a world that seems charming but proves afterwards to be plagued with deceit and suffering