The Portrait of A Lady.
by James, Henry
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Bookplate to pastedown, otherwise fine, no dust jacket as issued.
- Seller
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Reno, Nevada, United States
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The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James was initially published as a serial in Macmillan's Magazine (UK) and The Atlantic Monthly (US) in 1880–81. The story tells of a spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer — arguably one of Miller’s most memorable characters — as she affronts her destiny only to find it overwhelming. The Portrait of a Lady is James’ most popular novel and is regarded by critics as one of his finest, exploring his characteristic theme of conflict between American individualism and European social custom.
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- Bookseller
- Zephyr Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 288111
- Title
- The Portrait of A Lady.
- Author
- James, Henry
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover, full red leather, raised bands, gilt decorations, all edges gilt, silk end papers, ribbon marker.
- Book Condition
- Used - Bookplate to pastedown, otherwise fine, no dust jacket as issued.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Easton Press.
- Place of Publication
- Norwalk.
- Date Published
- 1978.
- Pages
- i-xi, 516 pp.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
- Size
- Large 8vo.
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