The Portrait of a Lady
Henry James
“Things are always different than what they might be...If you wait for them to change, you will never do anything.”
Isabel Archer is a young woman who has inherited a large sum of money after the death of her father. She is invited to visit her Aunt and Uncle’s estate in London, where she is greeted by a cast of eclectic neighbors, many of whom offer her marriage very quickly due to her status. Isabel is set on maintaining independence though, and refuses several offers of marriage as she lives in pursuit of her destiny.
Eventually, she does fall prey to the people trying to gain her fortune, and settles into an unhappy marriage with an egotistical man named Gilbert Osmond. The rest of her tale plays out sadly, with her step-daughter being pursued by one of her own prior suitors, a selfish husband scheming to take control of her wealth, and a constant pull between all of the people who feel they have a claim to a bit of Isabel’s life and fortune.
The Portrait of a Lady is one of Henry James’s most popular works, and was a milestone work for its successful portrayal of in-depth motivation and humanity. Henry James’s masterful characterization of Isabel has served as inspiration for a century’s worth introspective and complex characters.
Duration - 9h 36m.
Author - Henry James.
Narrator - Erin Bateman.
Published Date - Wednesday, 04 January 2023.
Location:
United States
Description:
“Things are always different than what they might be...If you wait for them to change, you will never do anything.” Isabel Archer is a young woman who has inherited a large sum of money after the death of her father. She is invited to visit her Aunt and Uncle’s estate in London, where she is greeted by a cast of eclectic neighbors, many of whom offer her marriage very quickly due to her status. Isabel is set on maintaining independence though, and refuses several offers of marriage as she lives in pursuit of her destiny. Eventually, she does fall prey to the people trying to gain her fortune, and settles into an unhappy marriage with an egotistical man named Gilbert Osmond. The rest of her tale plays out sadly, with her step-daughter being pursued by one of her own prior suitors, a selfish husband scheming to take control of her wealth, and a constant pull between all of the people who feel they have a claim to a bit of Isabel’s life and fortune. The Portrait of a Lady is one of Henry James’s most popular works, and was a milestone work for its successful portrayal of in-depth motivation and humanity. Henry James’s masterful characterization of Isabel has served as inspiration for a century’s worth introspective and complex characters. Duration - 9h 36m. Author - Henry James. Narrator - Erin Bateman. Published Date - Wednesday, 04 January 2023.
Language:
English
Opening Credits
Duration:00:00:20
Chapter 1
Duration:00:24:45
Chapter 2
Duration:00:13:44
Chapter 3
Duration:00:21:24
Chapter 4
Duration:00:17:25
Chapter 5
Duration:00:30:15
Chapter 6
Duration:00:23:22
Chapter 7
Duration:00:23:22
Chapter 8
Duration:00:16:16
Chapter 9
Duration:00:15:15
Chapter 10
Duration:00:27:23
Chapter 11
Duration:00:16:18
Chapter 12
Duration:00:25:59
Chapter 13
Duration:00:34:42
Chapter 14
Duration:00:23:27
Chapter 15
Duration:00:34:19
Chapter 16
Duration:00:26:50
Chapter 17
Duration:00:16:06
Chapter 18
Duration:00:37:14
Chapter 19
Duration:00:51:09
Chapter 20
Duration:00:33:15
Chapter 21
Duration:00:16:03
Chapter 22
Duration:00:42:15
Chapter 23
Duration:00:21:57
Chapter 24
Duration:00:34:14
Chapter 25
Duration:00:15:03
Chapter 26
Duration:00:34:04
Chapter 27
Duration:00:26:03
Chapter 28
Duration:00:14:41
Chapter 29
Duration:00:21:36
Chapter 30
Duration:00:12:54
Chapter 31
Duration:00:18:06
Chapter 32
Duration:00:16:09
Chapter 33
Duration:00:16:31
Chapter 34
Duration:00:23:06
Chapter 35
Duration:00:20:11
Chapter 36
Duration:00:21:40
Chapter 37
Duration:00:24:20
Chapter 38
Duration:00:26:39
Chapter 39
Duration:00:30:06
Chapter 40
Duration:00:33:55
Chapter 41
Duration:00:20:03
Chapter 42
Duration:00:35:59
Chapter 43
Duration:00:27:05
Chapter 44
Duration:00:35:28
Chapter 45
Duration:00:26:42
Chapter 46
Duration:00:25:35
Chapter 47
Duration:00:33:44
Chapter 48
Duration:00:38:59
Chapter 49
Duration:00:31:44
Chapter 50
Duration:00:19:58
Chapter 51
Duration:00:40:24
Chapter 52
Duration:00:25:48
Chapter 53
Duration:00:20:15
Chapter 54
Duration:00:24:42
Chapter 55
Duration:00:35:34
Ending Credits
Duration:00:00:46