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The American
Author: Henry James

During a trip to Europe, Christopher Newman, a wealthy American businessman, asks the charming Claire de Cintre to be his wife. To his dismay, he receives an icy reception from the heads of her family, who find Newman to be a vulgar example of the American privileged class. Brilliantly combining elements of comedy, tragedy, romance and melodram... more »

ISBN-13: 9780735101951
ISBN-10: 0735101957
Publication Date: 7/2002
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Publisher: Replica Books
Book Type: Paperback
Other Versions: Hardcover, Audio Cassette
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Erin I. (erine) reviewed The American on 5/13/2007 + 11 more book reviews

This book is the book by Henry James, NOT Leon Edel. Edel wrote the Afterword.

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Gail U. reviewed The American on 2/16/2008 + 33 more book reviews

If you are a Henry James fan, you will enjoy The American. It's a classic and his most psychological tale of all. Order this one up.

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