The Portrait of a Lady. (2 volumes).
by James. Henry
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Good plus, spine titles faded, old ink name to endpapers, tight clean text.
- Seller
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Reno, Nevada, United States
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Synopsis
The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James was initially published as a serial in Macmillan's Magazine (UK) and The Atlantic Monthly (US) in 1880–81. The story tells of a spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer — arguably one of Miller’s most memorable characters — as she affronts her destiny only to find it overwhelming. The Portrait of a Lady is James’ most popular novel and is regarded by critics as one of his finest, exploring his characteristic theme of conflict between American individualism and European social custom.
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- Bookseller
- Zephyr Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 293232
- Title
- The Portrait of a Lady. (2 volumes).
- Author
- James. Henry
- Format/Binding
- Blue cloth, gilt spine titles, gilt signature on cover.
- Book Condition
- Used - Good plus, spine titles faded, old ink name to endpapers, tight clean text.
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Houghton Mifflin.
- Place of Publication
- Boston.
- Date Published
- 1909
- Pages
- 428; 428 pp.
- Size
- 19x12.5 cm.
- Bookseller catalogs
- Literature;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
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- Gilt
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