The portrait of a lady /
When Isabel Archer, a beautiful, spirited American, is brought to Europe by her wealthy Aunt Touchett, it is expected that she will soon marry. But Isabel, resolved to determine her own fate, does not hesitate to turn down two eligible suitors. She then finds herself irresistibly drawn to Gilbert Os...
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| Format: | Book |
| Language: | English |
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London, England ; New York, N.Y. :
Penguin Books,
©2003.
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| Series: | Penguin classics
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| Summary: | When Isabel Archer, a beautiful, spirited American, is brought to Europe by her wealthy Aunt Touchett, it is expected that she will soon marry. But Isabel, resolved to determine her own fate, does not hesitate to turn down two eligible suitors. She then finds herself irresistibly drawn to Gilbert Osmond, who, beneath his veneer of charm and cultivation, is cruelty itself. A story of intense poignancy, Isabel's tale of love and betrayal still resonates with modern audiences. |
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| Physical Description: | 656 pages ; 19 cm. |
| Bibliography: | Includes bibliographical references (pages 654-656). |
| ISBN: | 0141439637 9780141439631 |