The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James (English) Hardcover Book
by Henry James
$28 · Offered by eBay · No longer available
The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James, Brandon Taylor Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Henry James s beloved masterpiece, now in a beautiful hardcover edition featuring James s groundbreaking essay The Art of Fiction, with a foreword by acclaimed novelist Brandon TaylorA Penguin Vitae EditionHenry James s beloved masterpiece, now in a beautiful hardcover edition featuring James s groundbreaking essay The Art of Fiction, with a foreword by acclaimed novelist Brandon TaylorA Penguin Vitae EditionThe 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. Details ISBN 0143137328 ISBN-13 9780143137320 Title The Portrait of a Lady Author Henry James, Brandon Taylor Format
- Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
- Year: 2022
- Binding: Hardcover
- ISBN: 9780143137320
- Condition: Fine
Found via Rare Books Intel, a search across rare-book dealers, auction houses and marketplaces worldwide.