James, Henry, 1843-1916.

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.

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Paris (France)--Fiction.
France--Fiction.