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The Portrait of a Lady

The Portrait of a Lady

Henry James

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Repro India Limited
Año de edición:
2026
Materia
Literatura: historia y crítica
ISBN:
9789355229816
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The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James is a classic realist novel following Isabel Archer, a spirited young American who ’affronts her destiny’ in Europe. The story moves between England and Italy, focusing on psychological depth rather than fast-paced action.Isabel Archer is intelligent, confident, and eager to experience life, but her fierce independence leads her to make naïve choices. After being brought to Europe by her aunt, Isabel rejects worthy marriage proposals, seeking autonomy. She inherits a large fortune, making her a target for the charming but Machiavellian expatriates Gilbert Osmond and Madame Merle. She marries Osmond, only to discover a life of stifling entrapment.The Portrait of a Lady is widely considered one of James’s finest works, highlighting the conflict between personal desires and social responsibility.

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