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The Portrait of a Lady

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SKU: 9780143137320

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Explore the complexities of freedom and fate in Henry James’s masterpiece, “The Portrait of a Lady.” Follow Isabel Archer’s journey as she navigates European society and confronts the dark side of love and fortune. This edition includes James’s insightful essay, “The Art of Fiction,” and a foreword by acclaimed novelist Brandon Taylor. Discover a poignant tale of a spirited woman challenging her destiny.

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  • ISBN-13: 9780143137320
  • Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
  • Publisher Imprint: Penguin Group
  • Height: 204 mm
  • No of Pages: 672
  • Series Title: Penguin Vitae
  • Weight: 702 gr
  • ISBN-10: 0143137328
  • Publisher Date: 15 Nov 2022
  • Binding: Hardback
  • Language: English
  • Returnable: Y
  • Spine Width: 48 mm
  • Width: 130 mm

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Weight 0.5 kg

25 reviews for The Portrait of a Lady

  1. Jai Malviya

    A bit slow-paced for modern readers, but the themes are timeless.

  2. Swapnil Harishbhai Patel

    Absolutely brilliant! A must-read for anyone who loves classic literature.

  3. Prashant

    The story is good, but the writing style is a little dated.

  4. Gopalakrishnan T H

    A classic, but I struggled with the pacing. Isabel’s idealism is both admirable and frustrating.

  5. Lalit Kumar

    A powerful story about a woman’s struggle for independence. I was moved by Isabel’s courage.

  6. Anees Ali

    A classic for a reason! I was completely engrossed in the story.

  7. Navneet Kumar

    Isabel Archer is a complex and compelling character. I enjoyed following her journey, even when it was painful.

  8. Shivam Dhiman

    A thought-provoking novel about the constraints placed on women. Isabel’s choices are endlessly fascinating.

  9. Sandhya Kumari

    James is a master! This book is a testament to that. Amazing character development.

  10. Dhruv Kumar

    Too much description, not enough action. Isabel got on my nerves!

  11. Shambhavi Singh Rajput

    A truly great novel. I loved the characters and the themes. Will read it again.

  12. Ayush Denzil Tirkey

    A masterpiece! The psychological depth is incredible. It’s a slow burn but worth it.

  13. Dheeraj Yadav

    The ending wasn’t what I expected, leaving me with more questions than answers.

  14. Revu Anurag

    The language was a bit difficult to follow at times, but the story was ultimately worth it.

  15. Jayasurya K R

    Loved it. The themes, the characters, just a perfect book.

  16. Aayushi Dobhal

    A beautiful and tragic story. I was completely absorbed in Isabel’s world. Highly recommend.

  17. Shreya Garg

    Loved the portrayal of European high society! The drama kept me hooked.

  18. Prakash Kumar Singh

    The characters are well-developed, but the plot is a bit slow.

  19. Abhijith Biju

    Not my favorite classic, but I appreciate the commentary on wealth and societal expectations.

  20. Pal Rajendrakumar Pandya

    It’s a bit verbose, but the character development is amazing. Isabel is iconic!

  21. Ansh Kapoor

    Found it hard to connect with Isabel. Story felt dragged and boring.

  22. Fredrick Lakra

    The writing is exquisite, but the plot can be dense at times. Still, a worthwhile read.

  23. Vishal Gupta

    I enjoyed the exploration of European society, but the ending left me feeling a bit unsatisfied.

  24. Davinder Singh Bedi

    James’s prose is beautiful, but sometimes overly descriptive. The characters are well-developed, though.

  25. Tanishka

    I found the story a little slow to get started, but the characters were well-developed.

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