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The American (American Library)
The American - American Library
Author: Henry James, William Spengemann
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: 9780140390094
ISBN-10: 014039009X
Publication Date: 12/17/1981
Pages: 480
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Publisher: Penguin Classics
Book Type: Paperback
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