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The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James

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Book name: The Portrait of a Lady (2024)
Category: Art
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Pages: 600 pages
Language: English
Publication data: Jan. 1, 1881, midnight
This classic novel explores the life of a young, independent American woman who inherits a large amount of money and moves to Europe, where she falls into a manipulative and oppressive marriage. The story delves into themes of personal freedom, responsibility, and betrayal, as the protagonist navigates the complexities of high society, love, and the consequences of her choices. The 68th greatest book of all time

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Henry James

Henry James

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Henry James was an American-British author. He is regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism, and is considered by many to be among the greatest novelists in the English language. He was the son of Henry James Sr. and the brother of philosopher and psychologist William James and diarist Alice James.
He is best known for his novels dealing with the social and marital interplay between émigré Americans, the English, and continental Europeans, such as T… Read more