The American

Released: February 22, 2012
Length: 13 hrs 42 mins
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Publisher: Blackstone Audio, Inc.

During a trip to Europe, American businessman Christopher Newman proposes marriage to aristocrat Claire de Cintré, only to face the disapproval of her proud, impoverished family. The novel masterfully blends comedy, tragedy, romance, and melodrama, exploring contrasts between American and European manners in the 19th century. Critics note that beneath its simple romance lies themes of dreams, travel, and cultural contrasts, along with a nuanced view of innocence and ignorance.

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