The Portrait of a Lady
by Henry Jamesliterary work· published 1881
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Young American Isabel Archer charms European society, but falls prey to the machinations of a calculating older woman.
Adaptations (1)
The Portrait of a Lady was adapted into a 1996 film.
The Portrait of a Lady1996 · film · 144 min · dir. Jane Campion · IMDb ↗Ms. Isabel Archer isn't afraid to challenge societal norms. Impressed by her free spirit, her kindhearted cousin writes her into his fatally ill father's will. Suddenly rich and independent, Isabelle ventures into the world, along the way befriending a cynical intellectual and romancing an art enthusiast. However, the advantage of her affluence is called into question when she realizes the extent to which her money colors her relationships.
