Classic Novels: Portrait of a Lady

Join us to discuss Henry James' The Portrait of a Lady (#94 on our list). This romance novel was published in 1881. Barnes & Noble said, "in this portrait of a 'young woman affronting her destiny,' Henry James created one of his most magnificent heroines, and a story of intense poignancy." They also called it "a lucid tragedy exploring the distance between money and happiness." Read more about it here.

You can see the full list from which we select our books here.