what is the novel about ?
It is the story of a spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer, who, "confronting her destiny", finds it overwhelming
The Portrait of a Lady
"The Portrait of a Lady" is the story of a spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer, who, "confronting her destiny", finds it overwhelming. 
when was the turn of the screw published First appeared in January 27 – April 16, 1898 what is it ? It is a horror novella by Henry James when was it published ? 1898 did the book receive any criticism ? Yes, Wilson shares his opinion after considering the governess's point-by-point description of Quint. Then John Silver pointed out hints in the story that the governess might have gained previous knowledge of Quint's appearance in non-supernatural ways. This induced Wilson to return to his original opinion that the governess was delusional and that the ghosts existed only in her imagination. has the novel been adapted into any films ? Yes,  "The Innocents", "The Nightcomers" and many more when was the second movie released ? 30 August 1971 who directed it ? Michael Winner the author you mentioned above where was he born ? 21 Washington Place in New York City name some other novels written by him ? "The Portrait of a Lady" ,  "The Princess Casamassima", "The Bostonians", etc. the first novel when was it written ? 1880–81
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The Portrait of a Lady [SEP] Introduction
The Portrait of a Lady is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in "The Atlantic Monthly" and "Macmillan's Magazine" in 1880–81 and then as a book in 1881. It is one of James's most popular long novels and is regarded by critics as one of his finest. "The Portrait of a Lady" is the story of a spirited young American woman, Isabel Archer, who, "confronting her destiny", finds it overwhelming. She inherits a large amount of money and subsequently becomes the victim of Machiavellian scheming by two American expatriates. Like many of James's novels, it is set in Europe, mostly England and Italy.