The American Revised Edition
The American Revised Edition by Henry James, published by Penguin on December 17, 1981, spans 480 pages and is presented in English. This edition explores the story of Christopher Newman, a self-made American millionaire in France, who falls in love with the aristocratic Claire de Bellegarde. However, his proposal is met with rejection from her family, who are taken aback by his American demeanor. The narrative unfolds as Newman uncovers a troubling secret in the Bellegardes’ past, leading him to confront a moral dilemma regarding revenge and exposure.
Readers will find a blend of social comedy, melodramatic romance, and a realistic portrayal of manners within this work. The themes of class conflict and personal integrity are woven throughout the narrative, reflecting the complexities of relationships across social divides. This edition, part of the Penguin Classics series, offers an authoritative text that enhances the reading experience with its historical context and literary significance.
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Christopher Newman, a ‘self-made’ American millionaire in France, falls in love with the beautiful aristocratic Claire de Bellegarde. Her family, however, taken aback by his brash American manner, rejects his proposal of marriage. When Newman discovers a guilty secret in the Bellegardes’ past, he confronts a moral dilemma: Should he expose them and thus gain his revenge? James’s masterly early work is at once a social comedy, a melodramatic romance and a realistic novel of manners.
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