The Portrait of a Lady is a classic novel written by Henry James and features a stunning photographic cover by Alvin Langdon Coburn. The story follows the life of Isabel Archer, a young American woman who travels to Europe to experience life and find love. She is independent and determined, but her journey is fraught with challenges and obstacles, including a bad marriage, betrayal, and deceit. The novel explores themes of freedom, identity, and the consequences of one's choices. James' writing style is known for its ...
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The Portrait of a Lady is a classic novel written by Henry James and features a stunning photographic cover by Alvin Langdon Coburn. The story follows the life of Isabel Archer, a young American woman who travels to Europe to experience life and find love. She is independent and determined, but her journey is fraught with challenges and obstacles, including a bad marriage, betrayal, and deceit. The novel explores themes of freedom, identity, and the consequences of one's choices. James' writing style is known for its intricate and nuanced character development, and his portrayal of Isabel is no exception. The cover photograph by Coburn is a stunning example of early 20th-century photography, featuring a soft-focus portrait of a woman in a flowing dress. This book is a must-read for fans of classic literature and those interested in the history of photography.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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