""The Portrait of a Lady"" is a novel written by the American author Henry James. It was first published in 1881 and tells the story of Isabel Archer, a young American woman who travels to Europe to experience life and find love. Isabel is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make her own choices in life. She is courted by several suitors, including the wealthy and charming Gilbert Osmond, who she ultimately marries. However, Isabel soon discovers that her marriage is not what she had hoped for and she ...
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""The Portrait of a Lady"" is a novel written by the American author Henry James. It was first published in 1881 and tells the story of Isabel Archer, a young American woman who travels to Europe to experience life and find love. Isabel is a strong-willed and independent woman who is determined to make her own choices in life. She is courted by several suitors, including the wealthy and charming Gilbert Osmond, who she ultimately marries. However, Isabel soon discovers that her marriage is not what she had hoped for and she finds herself trapped in a loveless and unhappy marriage. As she struggles to find her place in society and to reconcile her desires with her responsibilities, Isabel must confront the consequences of her choices and the limitations imposed on her by society. ""The Portrait of a Lady"" is a timeless classic that explores the themes of love, marriage, and the role of women in society. It is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that continues to captivate readers today.Under certain circumstances there are few hours in life more agreeable than the hour dedicated to the ceremony known as afternoon tea. There are circumstances in which, whether you partake of the tea or not- some people of course never do- the situation is in itself delightful. Those that I have in mind in beginning to unfold this simple history offered an admirable setting to an innocent pastime.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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