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Portrait of a Lady (version 2)

Portrait of a Lady (version 2)

Di: Henry James
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 The Portrait of a Lady, a celebrated novel by Henry James, first appeared as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly and Macmillans Magazine between 1880 and 1881, before being published as a book in 1881. This compelling tale follows the spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer, who boldly confronts her destiny, only to find it overwhelming. After inheriting a substantial fortune, she becomes ensnared in the Machiavellian machinations of two American expatriates. Set primarily in England and Italy, the novel is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Jamess early work, exploring the stark contrasts between the New World and the Old. With its profound themes of personal freedom, responsibility, and betrayal, The Portrait of a Lady remains a timeless exploration of the complexities of human experience. - Summary by WikipediaCopyright 19th and 20th Century Fiction Arte Scienze sociali Storia e critica della letteratura
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  • 055 - Chapter 55

    055 - Chapter 55
    Mar 16 2026
    The Portrait of a Lady, a celebrated novel by Henry James, first appeared as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly and Macmillans Magazine between 1880 and 1881, before being published as a book in 1881. This compelling tale follows the spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer, who boldly confronts her destiny, only to find it overwhelming. After inheriting a substantial fortune, she becomes ensnared in the Machiavellian machinations of two American expatriates. Set primarily in England and Italy, the novel is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Jamess early work, exploring the stark contrasts between the New World and the Old. With its profound themes of personal freedom, responsibility, and betrayal, The Portrait of a Lady remains a timeless exploration of the complexities of human experience. - Summary by Wikipedia
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    35 min
  • 054 - Chapter 54

    054 - Chapter 54
    Mar 15 2026
    The Portrait of a Lady, a celebrated novel by Henry James, first appeared as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly and Macmillans Magazine between 1880 and 1881, before being published as a book in 1881. This compelling tale follows the spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer, who boldly confronts her destiny, only to find it overwhelming. After inheriting a substantial fortune, she becomes ensnared in the Machiavellian machinations of two American expatriates. Set primarily in England and Italy, the novel is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Jamess early work, exploring the stark contrasts between the New World and the Old. With its profound themes of personal freedom, responsibility, and betrayal, The Portrait of a Lady remains a timeless exploration of the complexities of human experience. - Summary by Wikipedia
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    26 min
  • 053 - Chapter 53

    053 - Chapter 53
    Mar 14 2026
    The Portrait of a Lady, a celebrated novel by Henry James, first appeared as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly and Macmillans Magazine between 1880 and 1881, before being published as a book in 1881. This compelling tale follows the spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer, who boldly confronts her destiny, only to find it overwhelming. After inheriting a substantial fortune, she becomes ensnared in the Machiavellian machinations of two American expatriates. Set primarily in England and Italy, the novel is widely regarded as a masterpiece of Jamess early work, exploring the stark contrasts between the New World and the Old. With its profound themes of personal freedom, responsibility, and betrayal, The Portrait of a Lady remains a timeless exploration of the complexities of human experience. - Summary by Wikipedia
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    20 min
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