The Portrait of a Lady - Henry James Das Mag vying for attention

vying for attention

whose own deterioration during the quest joins in with the catalogue of Molloy's woes

Acht jaar later ontmoeten we Natsuko opnieuw

Aan het begin van de Tweede Wereldoorlog krijgt schrijver Maurice Bendrix een relatie met de getrouwde Sarah Miles

The Portrait of a Lady - Henry James Das Mag vying for attentionWhen 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 enjoy her freedom, does not hesitate to turn down two eligible suitors. Then she finds herself irresistibly drawn to Gilbert Osmond. Charming and cultivated, Osmond sees Isabel as a rich prize waiting to be taken. In this portrait of a 'young woman affronting her destiny', Henry James