Length13h 45m
About this audiobook
"The American" is a novel by Henry James set in late 19th Century. The story revolves around Christopher Newman, a wealthy American businessman who visits Europe to find culture and a sophisticated wife. He meets a French woman, the Countess Claire de Cintré, and wants to marry her. However, their potential engagement faces vast opposition from her aristocratic family due to a class and culture clash. As Newman tries to fit into European high society, he's drawn into a tangled web of secrets and deceit. The book examines themes such as culture conflict, wealth and its influence, and romantic entanglements.
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GenreOther
Length13 hrs 45 mins
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 1, 1877
LanguageEnglish
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