The Portrait of a Lady

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The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James is a novel about a woman who is trying to be independent in the 19th century. Today it is considered one of James' best works and has been adapted several times for film and television.
The Portrait of a Lady by Henry James is a the story of a young woman, Isabel Archer, who is trying to find her place in the world. She is married to a wealthy man, but soon realizes that she is not happy with her life. She meets a number of interesting people, including a millionaire named Gilbert Osmond, and eventually decides to leave her husband and move to Italy with Osmond. He takes her to live in Italy, where she discovers her husband's true nature.

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