In Henry James's "The Portrait of a Lady," spirited and independent Isabel Archer journeys from America to Europe, determined to chart her own destiny. Entrusted with a substantial inheritance, she finds herself entangled in a web of manipulative suitors and friends. As Isabel navigates the complexities of love, freedom, and betrayal, her ideals are tested in ways she never imagined. This richly woven narrative examines the conflicts between personal aspirations and societal expectations, highlighting the poignant struggles of self-definition.
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Henry James (1843–1916), American novelist, short-story writer, and man of letters, was born in Washington Place, New York, to a family of distinguished philosophers and theologians. He attended schools in New York, Boston, and throughout Europe, where he later settled. A major figure in the history of the novel, he is celebrated as a master craftsman who brought his great art and impeccable technique to bear in the development of abiding moral themes.