Henry James The Portrait of a Lady (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate

The Portrait of a Ladyis the story of a spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer, who in affronting her destiny, finds it overwhelming. She inherits a large amount of money and subsequently becomes the victim of Machiavellian scheming by two American expatriates. The story follows the freespirited Isabel as she loses her freedom, despite suddenly coming into a great deal of money, and becomes ground in the very mill of the conventional. The Portrait of a Ladyis one of Jamess most popular long novels, and is regarded by critics as one of his finest. Like many of Jamess novels, it is set in Europe, mostly England and Italy. Generally regarded as the masterpiece of Jamess early period, this novel reflects Jamess continuing interest in the differences between the New World and the Old, often to the detriment of the former. It also treats in a profound way the themes of personal freedom, responsibility, and betrayal. This case laminate collectors edition includes a Victorian inspired dustjacket. | Henry James The Portrait of a Lady (Royal Collector's Edition) (Case Laminate