Leon Edel
Author
Series
University of Minnesota pamphlets on American writers volume no. 90
Publisher
University of Minnesota Press
Pub. Date
1970
Language
English
3) The American
Author
Language
English
Formats
Description
Christopher Newman, a wealthy American businessman, descends on Europe in search of a wife to make his fortune complete. In Paris he is introduced to Claire de Cintré, daughter of the ancient House of Bellegarde, and to Valentin, her charming young brother. His bid for Claire's hand receives an icy welcome from the heads of the family, an elder brother and their formidable mother, the old Marquise. Can they stomach his manners for the sake of...
Author
Series
Library of America volume 22-23
Publisher
Literary Classics of the United States
Pub. Date
[1984]
Language
English
Description
Essays on literature -- American writers -- English writers.