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The Portrait of a Lady: A Norton Critical Edition (Norton Critical Editions)
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ISBN: 0393938530
Author: James, Henry
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Michael Gorras wise and worldly new critical edition of Jamess first masterpiece will help readers of all persuasions appreciate The Portrait of a Lady as a brilliant experiment in the art of the novel; as a landmark in the emergence of American literature; and as an open-ended, quietly terrifying meditation on American identity in its encounter with the world. -Mary Loeffelholz, Northeastern University This Norton Critical Edition includes: The New York Edition of the novel, accompanied by Michael Gorras introduction and explanatory footnotes. Background and contextual materials centering on James as a writer, The Portrait of a Lady in revision, and reviews of the novel by Jamess contemporaries. Seven important critical essays, chosen for their accessibility. A Chronology and Suggestions for Further Reading.About the SeriesRead by more than 12 million students over fifty-five years, Norton Critical Editions set the standard for apparatus that is right for undergraduate readers. The three-part format-annotated text, contexts, and criticism-helps students to better understand, analyze, and appreciate the literature, while opening a wide range of teaching possibilities for instructors. Whether in print or in digital format, Norton Critical Editions provide all the resources students need.
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The Portrait of a Lady: A Norton Critical Edition (Norton Critical Editions)

