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The American
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: 9780809596553
ISBN-10: 0809596555
Publication Date: 1/2004
Pages: 360
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Publisher: Wildside Press
Book Type: Hardcover
Other Versions: Paperback, Audio Cassette
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This book is the book by Henry James, NOT Leon Edel. Edel wrote the Afterword.
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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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