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First published in 1877, and dramatised by James himself 11 years later, the novel is concerned with the contrast between American and European social codes.The central protagonist is a wealthy American who falls in love with a widow of noble birth while on a trip to Paris. He supports her brother, but the rest of the family discourage his courtship of Claire but he persists until his proposalis accepted; unfortunately this only marks the beginning of his troubles.
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The American, the American
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Orion Publishing Group, 1997
ISBN 10: 0460876570
ISBN 13: 9780460876575
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Paperback. Condizione: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.7. Codice articolo G0460876570I3N00
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Condizione: Good. Most items will be dispatched the same or the next working day. A copy that has been read but remains in clean condition. All of the pages are intact and the cover is intact and the spine may show signs of wear. The book may have minor markings which are not specifically mentioned. Codice articolo wbs9076886851
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The American
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Paperback. Condizione: As New. The American (1997 Everyman Edition) by Henry James ? Crappy Old Books Looking for 19th-century transatlantic awkwardness wrapped in a handsome hardcover? Look no further! The American by Henry James follows Christopher Newman, a rich, self-made American trying to navigate the bewildering maze of European aristocracy?with all the charm of a bull in a Baroque china shop. This 1997 Everyman edition gives you the full James experience: dense sentences, ironic detachment, and a painfully polite culture clash that somehow manages to be both subtle and savage. It?s got romance, scandal, and that trademark Jamesian sense that everyone is being far too polite while quietly judging each other to death. Sure, our copy has probably been sneezed on and used as a coaster (or worse), but that just adds character. The binding might creak like a haunted floorboard and the dust jacket may have seen better decades, but hey? it?s literature . Crappy Old Books: Where every page turn might come with a mysterious stain, but at least the prose is still pristine. Condition as new. Codice articolo 4029
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The American (Everyman Paperback Classics)
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Paperback. Condizione: Used; Very Good. ***Simply Brit*** Welcome to our online used book store, where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books, from classics to hidden gems, ensuring there is something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us, your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. Codice articolo 4255371
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Soft cover. Condizione: Good. Condition: (see pic.) The book is unread but there are slight watermarks to the pages. Still a very good, clean and tight copy. Synopsis:A wealthy American man of business descends on Europe in search of a wife to make his fortune complete. In Paris Christopher Newman is introduced to Claire de Cintre, daughter of the ancient House of Bellegarde, and to Valentin, her charming young brother. His bid for Claire's hand receives an icy welcome from the heads of the family, an elder brother and their formidable mother, the old Marquise. Can they stomach his manners for the sake of his dollars? Out of this classic collision between the old world and the new, James weaves a fable of thwarted desire that shifts between comedy, tragedy, romance and melodrama a fable which in the later version printed here takes on some of the subtleties associated with this greatest novels. Codice articolo ABE-1634063712122
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