
The American
by Henry James
340 pages· 2014· ISBN 9781632095046
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Trajectory presents classics of world literature with 21st century features! Our original-text editions include the following visual enhancements to foster a deeper understanding of the work: Word Clouds at the start of each chapter highlight important words. Word, sentence, paragraph counts, and reading time help readers and teachers determine chapter complexity. Co-occurrence graphs depict character-to-character interactions as well character to place interactions. Sentiment indexes identify positive and negative trends in mood within each chapter. Frequency graphs help display the impact this book has had on popular culture since its original date of publication. Use Trajectory analytics to deepen comprehension, to provide a focus for discussions and writing assignments, and to engage new readers with some of the greatest stories ever told. "The American" by Henry James examines the clash between Americans and Europeans in the 19th century. It centers around Christopher Newman, an American who comes to Paris to broaden his horizons. He falls in love with Claire and tries to court her but her family does not approve.
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