Portrait of a Lady

Author: Zhang Ruwen Translated
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Publish Date: 1997-03-01
Features: Henry James's The Portrait of a Lady is one of the greatest novels in American literature. Like all great literary works, to fully appreciate the many wonderful aspects of The Portrait of a Lady, learners must read it carefully and attentively. This novel lacks exciting and thrilling plots, nor does it contain adventures as we conceive them today. It is not a work based on simple facts but expresses its essence through attention to detail. Without a doubt, reading it hastily will not allow one to appreciate the work. It is rich in detail, profound in meaning, and features well-developed characters. Almost every literature student is required to read it at least once during their studies. Almost every intelligent reader has realized that Henry James's novel is one of the special achievements of a very great writer.