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Portrait of a Lady, Volume 1

Portrait of a Lady, Volume 1

Di: Henry James
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Dive into the captivating world of The Portrait of a Lady, a timeless novel by Henry James, originally serialized in The Atlantic Monthly and Macmillans Magazine between 1880 and 1881 before being published as a book in 1881. The story follows the spirited Isabel Archer, a young American woman who boldly confronts her fate, only to find herself ensnared in the intricate machinations of two cunning American expatriates after inheriting a significant fortune. Set against the stunning backdrops of England and Italy, this novel is widely considered one of Jamess early masterpieces. It explores profound themes of personal freedom, responsibility, betrayal, and sexuality, while illuminating the contrasts between the New World and the Old. (Summary from Wikipedia)Copyright Fiction Classics Arte Scienze sociali Storia e critica della letteratura
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