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Title: The Portrait of a Lady — Volume 2
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Portrait_of_a_Lady
Credits: Produced by Eve Sobol, and David Widger
Summary: "The Portrait of a Lady — Volume 2" by Henry James is a novel set in the late 19th century that continues the story of Isabel Archer, a young American woman navigating the complexities of love and independence in Europe. The narrative explores themes of choice, identity, and societal expectations as Isabel grapples with her feelings for multiple suitors, particularly Lord Warburton and Gilbert Osmond. As she endeavors to assert her individuality, she faces the consequences of her decisions within the constraints of her time. At the start of Volume 2, Isabel encounters various characters at the opera, where her relationships and feelings towards Lord Warburton and Mr. Osmond become more complicated. The scene captures her connection with the two men as Lord Warburton's jealousy surfaces, while Osmond's enigmatic presence lingers in the background. As the days unfold, Isabel's social interactions reflect her inner turmoil and growing independence, particularly in her discussions with her friend Ralph Touchett and others about the nature of love and marriage. The intricate dynamics between Isabel and her acquaintances establish the emotional stakes of her journey as she navigates her conflicting desires and societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: James, Henry, 1843-1916
EBook No.: 2834
Published: Sep 1, 2001
Downloads: 872
Language: English
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Married women -- Fiction
Subject: Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject: Italy -- Fiction
Subject: Archer, Isabel (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject: Americans -- Italy -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: The Portrait of a Lady — Volume 2
Note: Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Portrait_of_a_Lady
Credits: Produced by Eve Sobol, and David Widger
Summary: "The Portrait of a Lady — Volume 2" by Henry James is a novel set in the late 19th century that continues the story of Isabel Archer, a young American woman navigating the complexities of love and independence in Europe. The narrative explores themes of choice, identity, and societal expectations as Isabel grapples with her feelings for multiple suitors, particularly Lord Warburton and Gilbert Osmond. As she endeavors to assert her individuality, she faces the consequences of her decisions within the constraints of her time. At the start of Volume 2, Isabel encounters various characters at the opera, where her relationships and feelings towards Lord Warburton and Mr. Osmond become more complicated. The scene captures her connection with the two men as Lord Warburton's jealousy surfaces, while Osmond's enigmatic presence lingers in the background. As the days unfold, Isabel's social interactions reflect her inner turmoil and growing independence, particularly in her discussions with her friend Ralph Touchett and others about the nature of love and marriage. The intricate dynamics between Isabel and her acquaintances establish the emotional stakes of her journey as she navigates her conflicting desires and societal pressures. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading Level: Reading ease score: 81.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Author: James, Henry, 1843-1916
EBook No.: 2834
Published: Sep 1, 2001
Downloads: 872
Language: English
Subject: Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject: Psychological fiction
Subject: Love stories
Subject: Fathers and daughters -- Fiction
Subject: Married women -- Fiction
Subject: Triangles (Interpersonal relations) -- Fiction
Subject: Italy -- Fiction
Subject: Archer, Isabel (Fictitious character) -- Fiction
Subject: Americans -- Italy -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.