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Which novel is Henry James best known for?

  • The Portrait of a Lady

  • The Great Gatsby

  • Moby Dick

  • Pride and Prejudice

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"The Portrait of a Lady" is Henry James's most renowned novel, widely regarded as his masterpiece. Published in 1881, it follows the journey of Isabel Archer, a young American woman who inherits a vast fortune and travels to Europe to seek independence and fulfillment. The novel explores themes of identity, freedom, and the clash between idealism and reality, making it a timeless classic in the literary canon.
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