The Europeans, Henry James
The Europeans, Henry James
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The Europeans

Author: Henry James

Narrator: Lloyd James

Unabridged: 6 hr 46 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 08/01/2017

Categories: Fiction, Classic

Synopsis

Eugenia, a baroness divorced from a German prince, and her bohemian brother, Felix, are coming back to America. Raised and cultured in Europe, they are returning destitute to New England to seek out their rich and innocent cousins.Eugenia wins the attentions of Robert Acton, the most appropriate suitor in the area, while also seducing her younger cousin, Clifford. But her foreign gentility and audacity confuse the puritanical customs of the New World. On the other hand, Felix’s luxurious romantic ways find acceptance with the American women. But misunderstandings of a different kind complicate his plans.In a bungle of culture clash and love triangles, the Europeans hang their fortunes upon their ability to adapt. Where their scheming leads them is the last place they expect.

About Henry James

Henry James (1843–1916), American novelist, short-story writer, and man of letters, was born in Washington Place, New York, to a family of distinguished philosophers and theologians. He attended schools in New York, Boston, and throughout Europe, where he later settled. A major figure in the history of the novel, he is celebrated as a master craftsman who brought his great art and impeccable technique to bear in the development of abiding moral themes.

About Lloyd James

Lloyd James (a.k.a. Sean Pratt) has been a working professional actor in theater, film, television, and voice-overs for more than thirty years. He has narrated over one thousand audiobooks and won numerous Earphones Awards and nominations for the Audie Award and the Voice Arts Award. He holds a BFA degree in acting from Santa Fe University, New Mexico. 

Reviews

Goodreads review by Emilio on July 02, 2018

Viaggio in America Romanzo giovanile, composto velocemente, pubblicato nel 1878. Una commedia brillante, percorsa da un filo di ironia. Una scrittura già bellissima, anche per lettori di libri non troppo impegnativi. La vicenda è ambientata in America, "questo comico, delizioso paese" ; nel New Engla......more

Goodreads review by Ulysse on June 27, 2023

Master I’ll be frank with you In this my latest song Your novel’s very short it’s true And yet it’s overlong Normally I don’t care so much About your subject matter You seem to have the magic touch Of fascinating chatter Your stories could be set in France In England or in Rome They could be full of happensta......more

Goodreads review by MJ on August 06, 2020

Senryu Review: Bitchy Baroness takes cottage in New England without saying thanks......more

Goodreads review by Paul on February 10, 2017

PLOT SUMMARY (CONTAINS SPOILERS) Eugenia and her brother Felix arrive in Boston from Europe. The next day Felix visits some people. The day after that Eugenia visits them. Three days later their uncle visits them. Something about a painting. Eugenia flirts with a guy. Somebody got thrown out of colle......more

Goodreads review by Tessa on November 15, 2023

"Europenii" a aparut in 1878 si este unul dintre romanele mai scurte ale lui Henry James, fiind poate din acest considerent mai accesibil cititorului. Desi are sub 200 de pagini, lucru neobisnuit pentru autor este aproape la fel de stralucitor ca "rivalul" sau "Americanul". Si aici, James a avut gri......more

Quotes

“James’ irony is far from being unkind; he sees too much he admires in the [American] ethos he criticizes to condemn it…This small book, written so early in James’ career, is a masterpiece of major quality.” F. R. Leavis

“[The] reading by Lloyd James…is excellent here. He softens his voice for the German characters and gives the pompous, self-centered Eugenia a deep, sonorous murmur.”  Kliatt

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