{"product_id":"the-american-filibooks-classics","title":"The American by Henry James [Penguin Popular Classics]","description":"\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"1pygpl0\" data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"63\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"4\" data-end=\"61\"\u003eBook Summary: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"502\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"64\" data-end=\"78\"\u003eThe American\u003c\/em\u003e by \u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHenry James\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e follows Christopher Newman, a wealthy and self-made American businessman who travels to Europe in search of culture, refinement, and possibly marriage. In Paris, he falls in love with Claire de Cintré, a noblewoman from an aristocratic French family. However, their relationship is obstructed by her family’s rigid traditions and a dark family secret involving betrayal and honor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"504\" data-end=\"804\"\u003eAs Newman navigates European high society, he becomes increasingly aware of the clash between American practicality and European aristocratic values. The novel explores themes of innocence versus experience, cultural conflict, class divisions, and the limits of wealth in gaining acceptance and love.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-section-id=\"q7ej1c\" data-start=\"806\" data-end=\"871\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"810\" data-end=\"869\"\u003eAbout the Author: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"872\" data-end=\"1397\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"whitespace-normal\"\u003eHenry James\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e (1843–1916) was a novelist and literary critic known for his psychological insight and exploration of cultural differences between America and Europe. He spent much of his life in Europe and became a British citizen later in life. His works often focus on consciousness, perception, and moral complexity. Some of his notable novels include \u003cem data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1274\"\u003eThe Portrait of a Lady\u003c\/em\u003e, \u003cem data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1299\"\u003eThe Turn of the Screw\u003c\/em\u003e, and \u003cem data-start=\"1305\" data-end=\"1319\"\u003eThe American\u003c\/em\u003e. James is regarded as a master of literary realism and psychological fiction.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Best of used books","offers":[{"title":"Used","offer_id":44276609614081,"sku":"2O5NZW8AP-Used","price":99.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0421\/4299\/0495\/products\/TheAmerican.jpg?v=1641807480","url":"https:\/\/bestofusedbooks.com\/products\/the-american-filibooks-classics","provider":"Best Of Used Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}