This edition includes a modern introduction and a list of suggested further reading."e;The American"e; is Henry James novel about American businessman and civil war veteran Christopher Newman, a man who has found early fortune in business and having retired decides to take a tour of Europe. There he meets Claire de Cintre, a young widow from an aristocratic Parisian family, whom he falls in love with.
The novel is primarily concerned with this courtship. "e;The American"e; is a melodramatic social comedy that exemplifies the stark contrasts between America and Europe at the end of the 19th century.
| ISBN: | 9781411465992 |
| Publication date: | 13th March 2012 |
| Author: | James, Henry |
| Publisher: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | Ebook |
This edition includes a modern introduction and a list of suggested further reading."e;The American"e; is Henry James novel about American businessman and civil war veteran Christopher Newman, a man who has found early fortune in business and having retired decides to take a tour of Europe. There he meets Claire de Cintre, a young widow from an aristocratic Parisian family, whom he falls in love with.
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American (Barnes & Noble Digital Library) was written by James, Henry and published by Barnes & Noble
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