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Henry James, Brandon Taylor

The Portrait of a Lady

English · Hardback

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Informationen zum Autor Henry James; Foreword by Brandon Taylor Klappentext "The Portrait of a Lady is regarded by many as Henry James's finest work, and a lucid tragedy exploring the distance between money and happiness. 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 the freedom that her fortune has opened up and to determine her own fate, 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. Beneath his veneer of civilized behavior, Isabel discovers cruelty and a stifling darkness. 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"--

Product details

Authors	Henry James, Brandon Taylor
Publisher	Penguin Books USA

Languages	English
Product format	Hardback
Released	15.11.2022

EAN	9780143137320
ISBN	978-0-14-313732-0
No. of pages	672
Dimensions	134 mm x 205 mm x 48 mm
Series	Penguin Vitae
Subject	Fiction > Narrative literature

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