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De : Henry James
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Dive into one of Jamess early masterpieces, The American, where he explores a timeless theme the journey of the naive, or perhaps just inexperienced, American navigating the complexities of an ancient European aristocracy. Picture Christopher Newman, a self-made man from California, stepping into the enigmatic world of Europe for the very first time, eager to expand his horizons. In Paris, he reconnects with an old friend, Tom Tristram, who, despite his own indifference towards European culture, becomes Newmans guide. There, he encounters the captivating young widow, Claire de Cintre, whose aristocratic family, the de Bellegardes, view Newmans American boldness and commercial mindset with suspicion. Yet, Claire agrees to marry him, drawing Newman deeper into a society that jealously guards its secrets and confronting him with unforeseen challenges and questions. (Introduction by Nicholas Clifford)Copyright Culture and Heritage classics Sciences sociales
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