The American (Hardcover) (ISBN-13: 9781169327023)

The American is a novel written by renowned author James Henry. The story revolves around Christopher Newman, a wealthy businessman from America who travels to Europe in search of adventure and romance. In Paris, he meets Claire de Cintr�����, a beautiful and mysterious aristocrat, and falls deeply in love with her. However, their relationship is complicated by Claire's family, who disapprove of Newman's lack of social status and wealth. Despite this, Newman persists in his pursuit of Claire, even as he becomes embroiled in various social and political intrigues. The novel explores themes of love, class, and cultural differences, as well as the clash between American and European values. With its vivid characters and intricate plot, The American is a classic work of fiction that continues to captivate readers today.He performed this ceremony on the following day, when, by appointment, Christopher Newman went to dine with him. Mr. and Mrs. Tristram lived behind one of those chalk-colored facades which decorate with their pompous sameness the broad avenues manufactured by Baron Haussmann in the neighborhood of the Arc de Triomphe.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Author: Henry James
ISBN-10: 1169327028
ISBN-13: 9781169327023
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 352
Format: Hardcover
Weight: 1.82lbs
Size: 7.01h x 10.00w x 0.81d