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  • The Portrait of a Lady

  • Written by: Henry James
  • Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
  • Length: 26 hrs and 41 mins
  • 4.6 out of 5 stars (10 ratings)

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The Portrait of a Lady

Written by: Henry James
Narrated by: Juliet Stevenson
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Publisher's Summary

The Portrait of a Lady tells the compelling and ultimately tragic tale of a beautiful young American woman's encounter with European sophistication. Set principally in England and Italy, the story follows Isabel Archer's fortunes as a variety of admirers vie for her hand. Her choice will be crucial, and she is not wanting for advice, whether from the generous-spirited Ralph Touchett or the charming Madame Merle.

The Portrait of a Lady was an immediate success upon publication; it remains the most popular of James' longer works and is generally regarded as the masterpiece of his early period.

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Brilliant performance

I’ve never been able to read a Henry James novel. I think he is overly pedantic in his descriptions. However, hearing this reading by Juliet Stevenson, I found myself absorbed by the performance. She is certainly one of my very favourite readers.

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