The Portrait of a Lady

By Henry James
Listen with Sir Michael Caine™ and 1,000+ voices
Length24h 47m

About this audiobook

An American heiress seeking freedom in the grand villas of Europe finds herself trapped in a psychological cage by a cold, calculating husband. Her journey from hopeful independence to tragic maturity is one of literature’s most profound character studies. This novel remains a towering achievement in the exploration of the female experience and moral courage.

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Rating★★★★ 3.9 (126.9K)
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GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length24 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 23, 2026
LanguageEnglish

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