The Portrait of a Lady A Norton Critical Edition

This Norton Critical Edition includes: ? The New York Edition of the novel, accompanied by Michael Gorra's 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 James's contemporaries. ? Seven important critical essays, chosen for their accessibility.? A Chronology and Suggestions for Further Reading. About the Series Read 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.