The American Scene
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The American Scene

By Henry James
Michael Caine
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Length16h 30m

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Returning to his homeland after twenty years abroad, the author records his observations of a rapidly changing America. He analyzes the shifting landscapes and social structures of early 20th-century cities with a critical yet nostalgic eye. The narrative provides a complex, lyrical reflection on national identity and the passage of time.

Audiobook details

GenreTravel
Length16 hrs 30 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateFeb 24, 2026
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Part 1 New England: An Autumn Impression (pt. 1)
9Part 8 Concord and Salem
2Part 1 New England: An Autumn Impression (pt. 2)
10Part 9 Philadelphia
3Part 2 New York Revisited
11Part 10 Baltimore
4Part 3 New York and The Hudson: A Spring Impression
12Part 11 Washington
5Part 4 New York: Social Notes
13Part 12 Richmond
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6Part 5 The Bowery and Thereabouts
14Part 13 Charleston
7Part 6 The Sense of Newport
15Part 14 Florida
8Part 7 Boston
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