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The American Questions and Answers
The Question and Answer section for The American is a great
resource to ask questions, find answers, and discuss the novel.
The American study guide contains a biography of author Henry James, literature essays, quiz questions, major themes, characters, and a full summary and analysis.
The American literature essays are academic essays for citation. These papers were written primarily by students and provide critical analysis of The American by Henry James.
