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The Portrait of a Lady

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Health & Fitness, Stories For Kids, Kids & Family

4.41.5K Ratings

🗓️ 13 June 2022

⏱️ 37 minutes

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Summary

Tonight, we’ll read the first chapter to “The Portrait of a Lady” written by Henry James and published in 1880. It is one of James's most popular novels and is regarded by critics as one of his finest.

This is the story of Isabel Archer, a spirited young American woman who inherits a large sum of money. The novel reflects James's continuing interest in the differences between the New World and the Old, often to the detriment of the former. It also treats in a profound way the themes of personal freedom, responsibility, and betrayal.

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1:53.0

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2:02.0

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2:06.0

Tonight, we'll read the first chapter, too, The Portrait of a Lady, written by Henry James, and published in 1880.

2:19.0

It is one of James's most popular novels, and is regarded by critics as one of his finest.

2:27.0

This is the story of Isabel Archer, a spirited young American woman who inherits a large sum of money.

2:38.0

The novel reflects James's interest in the differences between the New World and the Old, often to the detriment of the former.

2:49.0

It also treats in a profound way the themes of personal freedom, responsibility, and betrayal.

2:58.0

Snoozecast has featured Henry James two other times.

3:03.0

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3:16.0

Let's get cozy.

3:19.0

Close your eyes.

3:25.0

Relax your body into the softness of your bed.

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