The Portrait of a Lady Illustrated by Henry James

The Portrait of a Lady Illustrated

Henry James

818 pages first pub 1881 (editions)

fiction classics reflective slow-paced
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For readers who appreciate nuanced explorations of female empowerment, self-discovery, and the complexities of marriage, The Portrait of a Lady Illustrated by Henry James is a rich and thought-provoking novel that will transport you to the Gilded Age and challenge your perceptions of love, freedom, and identity.

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The Portrait of a Lady is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly and Macmillan's Magazine in 1880-81 and then as a book in 1881. It is one of James's most popular long novels and is regarded by critics as one o...

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Community Reviews

3.65
based on 4,987 reviews

Moods

reflective: 80%

emotional: 60%

sad: 46%

challenging: 32%

tense: 16%

dark: 13%

funny: 7%

hopeful: 7%

mysterious: 6%

relaxing: 6%

adventurous: 5%

informative: 4%

inspiring: 3%

lighthearted: 3%


Pace

19% of readers chose medium
79% of readers chose slow
medium
slow

Plot or character driven?

2% of readers chose Plot
17% of readers chose A mix
79% of readers chose Character
Plot
A mix
Character

Strong character development?

63% of readers chose Yes
26% of readers chose Complicated
10% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Loveable characters?

32% of readers chose Yes
45% of readers chose Complicated
22% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

Diverse cast of characters?

16% of readers chose Yes
6% of readers chose Complicated
72% of readers chose No
3% of readers chose N/A
Yes
Complicated
No
N/A

Flaws of characters a main focus?

83% of readers chose Yes
12% of readers chose Complicated
3% of readers chose No
Yes
Complicated
No

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