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Literary Fiction· United States

The Portrait of a Lady

by Henry James
Aggregate Editorial Score44/100
Guardian 100 Best Novels
Published 1881608 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James is a landmark work of literary fiction, first published in 1881. Isabel Archer, an independent young American woman with a 'certain nobleness of imagination,' arrives in Europe and becomes the victim of a scheming marriage plot that destroys her freedom. James's masterpiece is the supreme study of consciousness in the nineteenth-century novel. Themes of freedom, marriage, consciousness run through the work. The book has received recognition from Guardian 100 Best Novels 1881.

Book Details

AuthorHenry James
Published1881
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages608
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780140432519
Editorial Score44/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

This book is part of United States's rich literary tradition.

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Awards & Recognition

Guardian 100 Best Novels
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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Portrait of a Lady about?

Isabel Archer, an independent young American woman with a 'certain nobleness of imagination,' arrives in Europe and becomes the victim of a scheming marriage plot that destroys her freedom. James's masterpiece is the supreme study of consciousness in the nineteenth-century novel.

Who wrote The Portrait of a Lady?

The Portrait of a Lady was written by Henry James, from United States. First published in 1881.

What awards has The Portrait of a Lady won?

The Portrait of a Lady has received the following awards and honours: Guardian 100 Best Novels 1881.

Is The Portrait of a Lady worth reading?

The Portrait of a Lady is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in freedom, marriage, consciousness.

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What category is The Portrait of a Lady?

The Portrait of a Lady is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Portrait of a Lady from?

The Portrait of a Lady originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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