Discover books similar to "An International Episode"

Henry James

Daisy Miller

If you enjoyed 'An International Episode', you may like 'Daisy Miller' by the same author. This novella tells the story of an American girl, Daisy Miller, and her experiences in Europe. The novel explores themes of American innocence and European sophistication, much like 'An International Episode'. However, 'Daisy Miller' is told from a third-person perspective, providing a different narrative style to compare and contrast with James's later work.

Henry James

The Portrait of a Lady

Another great choice for fans of 'An International Episode' is 'The Portrait of a Lady' by Henry James. This novel follows the story of Isabel Archer, an American heiress who travels to Europe and becomes entangled in a web of relationships and social expectations. Like 'An International Episode', 'The Portrait of a Lady' explores themes of American innocence and European society, but on a grander scale and with more complex characters.

Edith Wharton

The Age of Innocence

If you enjoyed the themes of American innocence and European society in 'An International Episode', you may also like 'The Age of Innocence' by Edith Wharton. This novel tells the story of Newland Archer, a wealthy lawyer engaged to the seemingly perfect May Welland, but finds himself drawn to May's unconventional cousin, Ellen Olenska. The novel explores the social norms and expectations of New York's high society, providing a different perspective on American innocence and European influence.

Henry James

Washington Square

For a shorter work that explores similar themes to 'An International Episode', consider reading 'Washington Square' by Henry James. This novel tells the story of Catherine Sloper, a young woman who is courted by a fortune-hunting suitor, Morris Townsend. Catherine's father, a wealthy doctor, disapproves of the match and tries to intervene. The novel explores themes of American innocence, social class, and family dynamics, providing a different perspective on James's exploration of American society.

Henry James

The Bostonians

If you enjoyed the political and social commentary in 'An International Episode', you may also like 'The Bostonians' by Henry James. This novel tells the story of Olive Chancellor, a wealthy Bostonian who becomes involved in the women's suffrage movement. When she meets Basil Ransom, a Southern lawyer who opposes women's rights, the two become rivals for the affections of Verena Tarrant, a young woman with a talent for public speaking. The novel explores themes of political activism, social class, and gender roles, providing a different perspective on James's exploration of American society.

Henry James

The Europeans

For a novel that explores the clash of American and European cultures, consider reading 'The Europeans' by Henry James. This novel tells the story of Eugenia Munster, a German baroness who travels to America with her brother Felix to reconnect with their American relatives. The novel explores the cultural differences between America and Europe, providing a different perspective on James's exploration of American society.

Henry James

The American

If you enjoyed the themes of American identity and European society in 'An International Episode', you may also like 'The American' by Henry James. This novel tells the story of Christopher Newman, a wealthy American businessman who travels to Europe in search of a wife. When he meets Claire de Cintre, a French noblewoman, he becomes embroiled in a complex web of family dynamics and social expectations. The novel explores themes of American identity, European society, and family dynamics, providing a different perspective on James's exploration of American society.

Henry James

The Wings of the Dove

For a novel that explores the themes of American innocence and European society in a more complex and nuanced way, consider reading 'The Wings of the Dove' by Henry James. This novel tells the story of Milly Theale, an American heiress who is dying of a mysterious illness. When she meets Kate Croy, a young woman who is engaged to a penniless journalist, and Merton Densher, Kate's lover, the three become entangled in a web of relationships and social expectations. The novel explores themes of American innocence, European society, and the human condition, providing a more complex and nuanced perspective on James's exploration of American society.

Henry James

The Golden Bowl

If you enjoyed the complex and nuanced exploration of relationships and social expectations in 'The Wings of the Dove', you may also like 'The Golden Bowl' by Henry James. This novel tells the story of Maggie Verver, an American heiress who marries Prince Amerigo, an Italian aristocrat. When Maggie's father, Adam, remarries Charlotte Stant, an American woman who had previously been involved with Amerigo, the four become entangled in a web of relationships and social expectations. The novel explores themes of relationships, social expectations, and the human condition, providing a more complex and nuanced perspective on James's exploration of American society.