Group Portrait With Lady
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Group Portrait With Lady
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Author : Heinrich Böll
language : en
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Companies
Release Date : 1973
Group Portrait With Lady written by Heinrich Böll and has been published by McGraw-Hill Companies this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1973 with Fiction categories.
In a sweeping portrayal of German life from World War I to the early 1970's, Böll, tells the story of the widow Leni Pfeiffer and her son Lev who have become the nexus of Cologne's counterculture, spurning the pursuit of affluence in present-day Germany.
Portrait Of An Unknown Lady
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Author : Maria Gainza
language : en
Publisher: Catapult
Release Date : 2023-03-21
Portrait Of An Unknown Lady written by Maria Gainza and has been published by Catapult this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2023-03-21 with Fiction categories.
A New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice New York Times Notable author María Gainza, who dazzled critics with Optic Nerve, returns with the captivating story of an auction house employee on the trail of an enigmatic master forger In the Buenos Aires art world, a master forger has achieved legendary status. Rumored to be a woman, she specializes in canvases by the painter Mariette Lydis, a portraitist of Argentinean high society. But who is this absurdly gifted creator of counterfeits? What motivates her? And what is her link to the community of artists who congregate, night after night, in a strange establishment called the Hotel Melancólico? On the trail of this mysterious forger is our narrator, an art critic and auction house employee through whose hands counterfeit works have passed. As she begins to take on the role of art-world detective, adopting her own methods of deception and manipulation, she warns us “not to proceed in expectation of names, numbers or dates . . . My techniques are those of the impressionist.” Driven by obsession and full of subtle surprise, Portrait of an Unknown Lady is a highly seductive and enveloping meditation on what we mean by "authenticity" in art, and a captivating exploration of the gap between what is lived and what is told.
The Portrait Of A Lady
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Author : Henry James
language : en
Publisher: Penguin
Release Date : 2022-11-15
The Portrait Of A Lady written by Henry James and has been published by Penguin this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2022-11-15 with Fiction categories.
When Isabel Archer, a beautiful, spirited American, is brought to Europe by her wealthy Aunt Touchett, it is expected that she will soon marry. But Isabel, resolved to determine her own fate, does not hesitate to turn down two eligible suitors. She then finds herself irresistibly drawn to Gilbert Osmond, who, beneath his veneer of charm and cultivation, is cruelty itself. A story of intense poignancy, Isabel's tale of love and betrayal still resonates with modern audiences.
The Portrait Of A Lady Annotated And Illustrated
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Author : Henry James
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2020-03-11
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THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY INTRODUCTIONThe Portrait of a Lady is recognized as one of the greatest of the many great works of Henry James. Why? Well, there are the obvious answers: the novel, which was released in installments in the Atlantic Monthly magazine in 1880, was an instant hit; critics then and now praise its attention to psychological detail and realistic situations. It is widely acknowledged to be the masterpiece of James's early period and is still one of his top-selling novels, according to Amazon.com sales.Then, there are the more intimate reasons. The characters are, in a word, unforgettable. It's easy to find yourself deeply involved in a personal relationship with Isabel or Ralph, or to imagine yourself confronting Madame Merle or Osmond. The novel's characters so brim with life, they seem like they can step off the page and into our lives. James's vibrant, living, breathing microcosm of society still feels like an incredible achievement, and it's what keeps this novel feeling so contemporary and compulsively readable.WHAT IS THE PORTRAIT OF A LADY ABOUT AND WHY SHOULD I CARE?"OK, we know that The Portrait of a Lady has already been translated to the screen at least twice, but get this: what if we made a weekly TV show based on it? Yeah, you heard us. Come on, it'll be so popular. We'll find a gorgeous, young group of unknowns to play our gorgeous, young main characters, and an unusually attractive, moderately recognizable cast of thirty-somethings to play our so-called older characters - that way, we can snag the teenage through early-thirties demographics. Awesome."Then, we'll update it to the modern day, which means that we can totally get the whole fashion industry in on the fun; we'll create a really catchy, quirky-but-accessible look for Isabel, so that pretty soon, every girl in America between the ages of eleven and thirty-five will want to have all the same clothes Isabel wears, even if they're totally ridiculous. Which they will be."The name? We're glad you asked. So, Portrait of a Lady: The Show just doesn't cut it, right? We thought we'd try and come up with something a little more edgy, a little more 2000s and less 1880s - then, we had the genius idea that maybe our narrator will introduce every episode - and that narrator will be Henry James! That way, we'll hopefully rope in the literature fan demographic, too. You laugh, but they're out there. There are tons of them. We swear."Anyhow, the name: As I was saying, Henry James himself will be our narrator - yes, we're aware that he's been dead since 1916, thank you - OK, an actor portraying Henry James will be our narrator, and he'll comment upon what happens in the story every week in a snarky, charmingly comical, yet somewhat ominous way. You know, like James actually does in the book, except maybe in blog form, like he's writing for some website, instead of the Atlantic Monthly. And, we'll get some great brand recognition from him signing off the same way every episode."Speaking of which, there's nothing sexy about 'xoxo, Henry James,' right? We were thinking he could have a kind of mysterious alter ego - you know, a catchy nickname. We've come up with a little something that we think is pretty awesome:"Gossip Guy."What? What do you mean, it's already taken?! Huh? This is an original idea - James came up with this story before television was even invented! What are you thinking of? Gossip What? Gossip Gir - Ah. Oh, yeah. Um... hmm. Well... thanks for your time."Now, hopefully this pitch isn't actually happening in a TV production company somewhere in southern California, but let's learn an important lesson from it anyway - you see, kids, long before Serena van der Woodsen and her glamorous, leggy companions graced the small screen, Henry James had already figured out one of the great marketing schemes of literature: audiences just go gaga over the lives of the rich, beautiful, and eccentric.
The Portrait Of A Lady
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Author : James H
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2014
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First Ladies
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Author : Margaret Truman
language : en
Publisher: Ballantine Books
Release Date : 2009-09-30
First Ladies written by Margaret Truman and has been published by Ballantine Books this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2009-09-30 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
“Fascinating . . . First Ladies is a wonderfully generous look at the women who, often against their wishes, took on what Truman calls ‘the world's second toughest job.’”—The Christian Science Monitor Whether they envision their role as protector, partner, advisor, or scold, First Ladies find themselves in a job that is impossible to define, and just as difficult to perform. Now Margaret Truman, daughter of President Harry Truman and an acclaimed novelist and biographer in her own right, explores the fascinating position of First Lady throughout history and up to the present day. With her unique perspective as the daughter of a First Lady, Ms. Truman reveals the truth behind some of the most misunderstood and forgotten First Ladies of our history, as well as the most famous and beloved. In recounting the charm and courage of Dolley Madison, the brazen ambition of Florence Harding, the calm, good sense of Grace Coolidge, the genius of Eleanor Roosevelt, the mysterious femininity of Jackie Kennedy, and the fierce protectiveness of Nancy Reagan, among others, Margaret Truman has assembled an honest yet affectionate portrait of our nation’s First Ladies—one that freely acknowledges their virtues and their flaws.
Mrs Osmond
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Author : John Banville
language : en
Publisher: Penguin UK
Release Date : 2017-10-05
Mrs Osmond written by John Banville and has been published by Penguin UK this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2017-10-05 with Fiction categories.
A MASTERFUL TALE OF BETRAYAL AND CORRUPTION BY THE MAN BOOKER PRIZE-WINNING AUTHOR OF THE SEA 'Banville is one of the writers I admire the most' Hanya Yanahigara, author of A Little Life 'A brilliant feat of literary ventriloquism' The Times Having fled Rome and a stultifying marriage, Isabel Osmond is in London, brooding on the recent disclosure of her husband's shocking, years-long betrayal of her. What should she do now, and which way should she turn, in the emotional labyrinth where she has been trapped for so long? Reawakened by grief and the knowledge of having been grievously wronged, she determines to resume her youthful quest for freedom and independence. Soon Isabel must return to Italy and confront her husband, and seek to break his powerful hold on her. But will she succeed in outwitting him, and securing her revenge? Mrs Osmond is a masterly novel of betrayal, corruption and moral ambiguity, from the Man Booker Prize-winning author of The Sea. 'A worthy sequel ... His book is not only an impressive recreation of James's atmospheres and pacing, but also full of minor cliff-hangers and page-turning suspenses that keep you guessing' Observer 'John Banville is one of the best novelists in English, and an expert ventriloquist, among other things ... Mrs Osmond is both a remarkable novel in its own right and a superb pastiche' Guardian 'John Banville is simply the finest writer at work today, a prolific prose stylist whose work has only deepened in quality throughout his career' John Boyne
The Collected Stories Of Heinrich Boll
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Author : Heinrich Boll
language : en
Publisher: Melville House
Release Date : 2011-12-06
The Collected Stories Of Heinrich Boll written by Heinrich Boll and has been published by Melville House this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2011-12-06 with Fiction categories.
The definitive short story collection by the Nobel Laureate and master of the form These diverse, psychologically rich, and morally profound stories explore the consequences of war on individuals and on an entire culture. The Collected Stories of Heinrich Böll provides readers with the only comprehensive collection by this master of the short-story form. Includes all the stories from Böll’s The Mad Dog, Eighteen Short Stories, The Casualty, and The Stories of Heinrich Böll. A Nobel Laureate, Böll was considered a master 20th century literature, and The Collected Stories of Heinrich Böll contains some of his finest work.
Book Review Index
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Author :
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1975
Book Review Index written by and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1975 with Books categories.
Every 3rd issue is a quarterly cumulation.
Conversation Pieces
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Author : Mario Praz
language : en
Publisher: Penn State University Press
Release Date : 1971
Conversation Pieces written by Mario Praz and has been published by Penn State University Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1971 with Art categories.
Professor Praz traces the history of the conversation piece which is am intimate group portrait usually of small dimensions and is a genre which arose in the Low countries, flourished in 18th-century England, and declined with the invention of photography.
