The Portrait of a Lady
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About this book
Young American Isabel Archer charms European society, but falls prey to the machinations of a calculating older woman.
Reader Profile
3.8/5 · 86678 readers · 634 pages · ≈ 11 h 44 m · Demanding
How long does it take to read The Portrait of a Lady?
About ≈ 11 h 44 m — 634 pages, assuming roughly 250 words per page at 225 words per minute.
How many pages is The Portrait of a Lady?
634 pages in its most-read edition.
What genre is The Portrait of a Lady?
It sits on the Historical Fiction, Romance, Fiction shelves.
Has The Portrait of a Lady been made into a movie or TV show?
Yes — screen adaptations include The Portrait of a Lady (1997), The Portrait of a Lady (1996).
Is The Portrait of a Lady in the public domain?
Yes — it is free to read and share.
Who are the main characters in The Portrait of a Lady?
The main characters include Isabel Archer.
Where does The Portrait of a Lady take place?
It is set in Italy, Europe, England during 19th century.
Who wrote The Portrait of a Lady?
Henry James.
Where can I read The Portrait of a Lady online for free?
It is in the public domain — read it free on Open Library
Setting
ItalyEuropeEngland
Time period
19th century
Characters
Isabel Archer