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The Portrait of a Lady is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly and Macmillan's Magazine in 1880–81 and then as a book in 1881. It is one of James's most popular novels and is regarded by critics as one of his finest.
- Henry James
- 1881
81,596 ratings3,960 reviews. 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 determine her own fate, does not hesitate to turn down two eligible suitors.
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A poem by Kushwant Singh about his grandmother's life and death. Learn about their relationship, the themes, and the questions and answers of the poem.
The Portrait of a Lady is a 1996 British-American film directed by Jane Campion and adapted by Laura Jones from Henry James' 1881 novel of the same name.
LitCharts offers a comprehensive and interactive guide to Henry James's novel The Portrait of a Lady, covering plot, themes, characters, symbols, and more. Learn about the historical and literary context, the author's biography, and the related books of this psychological realist masterpiece.
The Portrait of a Lady, novel by Henry James, published in three volumes in 1881. The masterpiece of the first phase of James’s career, the novel is a study of Isabel Archer, a young American woman of great promise who travels to Europe and becomes a victim of her own provincialism.
Jan 17, 1997 · A film adaptation of Henry James' novel about an American heiress who marries a con artist in Europe. Starring Nicole Kidman, John Malkovich, Barbara Hershey and more, directed by Jane Campion.
