April 14: Henry James, The Portrait of a Lady (1881, revised 1907).Within a period of thirteen years have come a biography of the novel, a sequel to the novel, and a novel about the life of the author! Let’s read them all. This novel about Isabel Archer, a young American woman visiting extended family in England, has had admirers ever since its publication in the late 19th century - and the start of the 21st century has accorded an extraordinary degree of attention to the book and to its Manhattan-born author. The novel begins in England, on the grounds of Gardencourt, a grand Edwardian house some forty miles from. At one point the narrator calls themself her biographer. Registrants will be contacted as far in advance as possible in the case of any such change. The Portrait Of A Lady does what it says it is a portrait of one Isabel Archer, an early-20s American woman who is brought over to England by her aunt some time in the 1870s. Please note that we continue to monitor all the news about COVID-19, and we reserve the right to make changes to any or all events including postponement, cancelation, or a change to livestreaming only. All individuals attending in-person Members’ Room or Whitridge Room events will be required to show proof of vaccination (Excelsior Pass, vaccination card, photo of vaccination card) at check-in. First published in 1881, The Portrait of a Lady concerns a young American woman, Isabel Archer, who, after the death of her parents, travels to Europe, becomes independent through an.
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