Dec 17, 2009

The American | The American

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Author: Henry James
First Published: 1877
Type of Work: Novel
Type of Plot: Psychological realism
Time of Work: Mid-nineteenth century
Genres: Long fiction, Psychological fiction
Subjects: Values, Traveling or travelers, Nineteenth century, Paris, Aristocracy or aristocrats, Millionaires, Switzerland or Swiss people
Locales: Paris, France

Places Discussed

*Europe. Europe represents culture and sophistication, but also mystery and corruption. Christopher Newman (the “American” of the title), a self-made American millionaire educated in the school of hard knocks, comes to Europe to complete his cultural education and perhaps to find a wife. He visits hundreds of notable churches and a host of museums and palaces. Though he seldom fully understands the great works of art and architecture that he sees, he is willing to concede their worth. Likewise, he never fully understands the members of the aristocratic...

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