Publisher's Synopsis
The Portrait of a Lady is a classic novel written by Henry James and is considered one of his greatest works. The story follows the life of Isabel Archer, a young American woman who travels to Europe to explore the world and find herself. Along the way, she meets a number of interesting characters including the charming and enigmatic Gilbert Osmond, whom she eventually marries. However, as Isabel settles into her new life in Europe, she begins to realize that her marriage may not be what she had hoped for and that she may have made a grave mistake. The novel explores themes of love, marriage, betrayal, and the struggle for personal freedom and independence. This edition of the book includes stunning photographs by Alvin Langdon Coburn, a renowned photographer of the early 20th century, which add an extra layer of depth and beauty to the already captivating story.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.