The Portrait of a Lady: in three volumes; volume one

· Macmillan and Company
3.0
5 reviews
Ebook
239
Pages
Ratings and reviews aren’t verified  Learn More

About this ebook

Isabel Archer is a young woman of daring independence and equally fierce desires. But her head-strong innocence is no match for the manipulations of her duplicitous friend Madame Merle and the devious Gilbert Osmond.

Ratings and reviews

3.0
5 reviews
A Google user
October 9, 2010
Portrait of a Lady is CLASSIC Henry James. He takes his time to develop the characters physically and psychologically, so it is NOT a quick read. One should take their time reading this book or you will miss out on everything it has to offer. Sure his characters are flawed but aren't we all? Plus, there's something intriguing about Great Britain at this time -- the manners, clothing, and style of writing --- you don't see this much today.
Did you find this helpful?
A Google user
December 5, 2010
Found this book quite by chance, and was hooked in just a few pages!
Did you find this helpful?
A Google user
February 9, 2011
i really enjoyed reading this book plz put harry potters storys
Did you find this helpful?

About the author

Henry James, American novelist and literary critic, was born in 1843 in New York City. Psychologist-philosopher William James was his brother. By the age of 18, he had lived in France, England, Switzerland, Germany, and New England. In 1876, he moved to London, having decided to live abroad permanently. James was a prolific writer; his writings include 22 novels, 113 tales, 15 plays, approximately 10 books of criticism, and 7 travel books. His best-known works include Daisy Miller, The Turn of the Screw, The Portrait of a Lady, The Ambassadors, and The American Scene. His works of fiction are elegant and articulate looks at Victorian society; while primarily set in genteel society, James subtlely explores class issues, sexual repression, and psychological distress. Henry James died in 1916 in London. The James Memorial Stone in Poet's Corner, Westminster Abbey, commemorates him.

Rate this ebook

Tell us what you think.

Reading information

Smartphones and tablets
Install the Google Play Books app for Android and iPad/iPhone. It syncs automatically with your account and allows you to read online or offline wherever you are.
Laptops and computers
You can listen to audiobooks purchased on Google Play using your computer's web browser.
eReaders and other devices
To read on e-ink devices like Kobo eReaders, you'll need to download a file and transfer it to your device. Follow the detailed Help Center instructions to transfer the files to supported eReaders.