{"product_id":"2026200011078-secondhand-the-portrait-of-a-lady","title":"The Portrait Of A Lady","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition remarks:\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good to fair. Paperback. Page Condition: Good - possible tanning. Markings: possible previous owner inscription.   \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA cornerstone of American and Victorian literature, The Portrait of a Lady chronicles the story of Isabel Archer, a spirited and independent young American woman who inherits a fortune and travels to Europe in search of personal freedom and self-determination. Henry James masterfully constructs a psychological drama as Isabel navigates the treacherous social landscapes of England and Italy, ultimately ensnared by the manipulative scheming of Gilbert Osmond and the enigmatic Madame Merle. The novel presents a devastating portrait of a woman who discovers that wealth and freedom do not protect against betrayal, pride, or the subtle tyrannies of a patriarchal society. Written with James's characteristic precision and psychological depth, it stands as one of the greatest novels of the 19th century, offering a profound meditation on identity, autonomy, and the cost of ambition. This edition includes an introduction by W. W. Robson, providing valuable scholarly context for both new and returning readers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Secondhand Stock","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48956218802395,"sku":"2026200011078-SECONDHAND","price":10.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0523\/7646\/9701\/files\/d86b821e-626c-49fb-82dc-382b96aca5c9.png?v=1783499116","url":"https:\/\/bookgrocer.com\/products\/2026200011078-secondhand-the-portrait-of-a-lady","provider":"Book Grocer","version":"1.0","type":"link"}