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The American

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(1877)


"The American" was written in Paris and dramatizes a confrontation between the expatriate culture of American tourists and the protected world behind the barriers of old families and traditions.


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Where's the preface ?

Hello, For my studies, I have to read the preface of the American by Henry James and just the preface, I'd like to know if it can be found somewhere ? I've found all but the preface!! :( Please, help me :idea: Thank you :thumbs_up Mesange

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This book was very insiteful letting the reader view both the European families and how they feel their children should marry and also how an american is not welcome into the european home to become part of that home.

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