James, Henry

The American (Penguin Classics)

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ISBN 13:: 9780140390827
author:: James, Henry
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Penguin Classics
language:: English
Publication Year:: 1991
Pages:: 480
Genre:: 19th century fiction
Condition:: New
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Published in 1981, this revised edition of Henry James's novel explores the complexities of love and social class in late 19th-century France.

The story revolves around Christopher Newman, an American millionaire who falls for the beautiful Claire de Bellegarde, but faces rejection from her family due to his brash American manner. As he discovers a guilty secret in the Bellegardes' past, Newman is faced with a moral dilemma: should he expose them and seek revenge?

With its masterful blend of social comedy, melodramatic romance, and realistic novel of manners, this novel offers a nuanced portrayal of the social conventions and moral complexities of James's time. This edition is part of Penguin Classics, a leading publisher of classic literature that provides authoritative texts with introductions and notes by distinguished scholars and contemporary authors.

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