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Cargando... The Portrait of a Lady [1881 edition] (1881)por Henry James
   Ninguno Actualmente no hay Conversaciones sobre este libro.   laplantelibrary | Apr 26, 2022 |   ) markbstephenson | Jun 10, 2010 | ) jokerofhearts | Jun 26, 2009 | It seems that after spending so much time in Britain he gained that English trait of being able to craft an insulted world on the page, one that bears a passing resembalance to our own but is managed by it's own rules. The characters in "The Portrait of a Lady" aren't human, despite their psychological depth. They are intricate creations, working within the labratory of James' mind. Like machines, they are given certain instructions they follow without devation and then are put into a controlled environment where they come into conflict. Though the psychological density of the novel makes it tough going, it's still an engaging read, wrapping its world around you with every page. (This review originally appeared on zombieunderground.net) ( ) coffeezombie | May 12, 2008 | sin reseñas | añadir una reseña
The Portrait of a Lady is Henry James's classic novel featuring the strong and spirited Isabel Archer, the embodiment of women's independence and strength. The heroine of this powerful novel, often considered James's greatest work, is the vivacious young American Isabel Archer. Blessed by nature and fortune, she journeys to Europe to seek the full realization of her potential--or in modern terms, "to find herself"--but what awaits her there may prove to be her undoing. During her journey, wooers vie for her attentions, including an English aristocrat, a perfect American gentleman, and a sensitive expatriate. But it is only after the ingenue falls prey to the schemes of an infinitely sophisticated older woman that her life takes on its true form. With its brilliant interplay of tensions and characters, The Portrait of a Lady is a timeless and essential American novel. With an Introduction by Regina Barreca and an Afterword by Colm Tóibín No se han encontrado descripciones de biblioteca. |
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