The Portrait of a Lady

A young American woman, Isabel Archer, arrives in England at the invitation of her aunt. Miss Archer is beautiful, has a lively character, and is overall charming. She is driven by the desire to see the world, however, lacking funds,... Isabel can only be satisfied with the role of her aunt's companion. Suddenly inherited wealth allows her to turn her dreams into reality, but having become rich, Isabel risks becoming an instrument for someone else's goals. Henry James (1843–1916), a recognized classic of American literature, looks into the mysterious depths of the female soul and creates a credible and truly beautiful portrait while answering the eternal question: is wealth a gift of fate or a curse?..

Author: ДЖЕЙМС Г.

Printhouse: Tsentrpoligraf

Series: World Classics

Age restrictions: 16+

Year of publication: 2023

ISBN: 9785227098429

Number of pages: 607

Size: 84х108 1/32 mm

Cover type: Твердый преплет

Weight: 606 g

ID: 1393555

A young American woman, Isabel Archer, arrives in England at the invitation of her aunt. Miss Archer is beautiful, has a lively character, and is overall charming. She is driven by the desire to see the world, however, lacking funds, Isabel can only be satisfied with the role of her aunt's companion. Suddenly inherited wealth allows her to turn her dreams into reality, but having become rich, Isabel risks becoming an instrument for someone else's goals. Henry James (1843–1916), a recognized classic of American literature, looks into the mysterious depths of the female soul and creates a credible and truly beautiful portrait while answering the eternal question: is wealth a gift of fate or a curse?..

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