The American is a novel by Henry James that was first published in 1877. Explore a plot summary, important quotes, and an in-depth analysis of Christopher Newman.

Summary

Read our full plot summary and analysis of The American, chapter by chapter break-downs, and more.

Characters

See a complete list of the characters in The American and in-depth analyses of Christopher Newman, Valentin de Bellegarde, and Noémie Nioche.

Literary Devices

Here's where you'll find analysis of the literary devices in The American, from the major themes to motifs, symbols, and more.

Quotes

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Quick Quizzes

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Essays

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Further Study

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