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The Europeans

By Henry James
Penguin Classics
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iThe Europeans by Henry James is a witty and insightful exploration of the cultural clash between two European siblings and their extended family in New England. The novel captures the contrast between European sophistication and American simplicity, as the siblings navigate social dynamics and personal aspirations in a new world. Through sharp observations and rich character development, James weaves a narrative that elegantly portrays the nuances of cultural identity and relationships.
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If you enjoy classic literature exploring cultural contrasts, you might appreciate this story. It's a delightful examination of the differences between European sophistication and American straightforwardness, filled with sharp dialogue and vivid character portraits. This book may appeal to those who enjoy novels that critique social norms and explore the complexities of personal relationships with wit and intellect.

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one of a series of new editions of Henry James's most famous short stories and novels.

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The Europeans is part of a series of new editions of Henry James's most famous novels and short stories.

It is one of a series of new editions of Henry James's most famous short stories and novels.

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The Europeans by Henry James is often praised for its elegant prose and insightful contrast between European and American cultures. Reviewers appreciate James's skill in character development and his exploration of societal norms and morals, acknowledging his unique style and contribution to literature, akin to the singularity of Shakespeare in poetry.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141441405

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 March 2008

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Edited by Andrew Taylor

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 14.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 172g

Pages: 224

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About the Author

Henry James was born in 1843 in New York City. He attended schoold in New York and later in London, Paris and Geneva, entering the Law School in Harvard in 1862. In 1865 he began to contribute reviews and short stories to American journals. In 1875 he settled for a year in Paris, where he met Flaubert, Turgenev and other literary figures. The next year he moved to London, but in 1898 he left to live at Lamb House, Rye, Sussex. Henry James became an English citizen in 1915, and died in 1916. He wrote about twenty novels, mong which we remember Washington Square, The Portrait of a Lady, The Bostonians, The Ambassadors and The Golden Bowl. Andrew Taylor is a lecturer in English Literature at the University of Edinburgh. He is the author of Henry James and the Father Question (2002) and co-editor of The Afterlife of John Brown (2005). He is also co-editor of the Edinburgh Series in Transatlantic Studies, published by Edinburgh University Press.

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