The American /
Henry James ; edited with an introduction by William Spengemann.
- New York, N.Y. : Penguin Books, 1986, c1981.
- 471 p. ; 19 cm.
- Penguin classics .
Originally published in 1876-1877; this ed. originally published in the Penguin American Library in 1981.
Includes bibliographical references (p. 27-28).
A self-made American goes to Europe to enjoy his fortune and becomes engaged to a French widow from a noble family. Depicts the contrast between American and European culture.