Le Twain, Mark 1835-1910 creator Gaïl, François de 1874-1947 text utu 2024 monographic fr 1 online resource : multiple file formats "Le prétendant américain : roman" by Mark Twain is a satirical novel written in the late 19th century. The story introduces readers to the lives of English nobility and an American claimant to a dukedom, presenting themes of identity, social status, and the absurdities of aristocracy. The main characters include the Duke of Rossmore and his son, Kircudbright Llanover Marjoribanks Sellers, as they grapple with the implications of a competing American heir named Simon Lathers. The opening of the novel sets a vivid scene in the English countryside, focusing on the Duke of Rossmore and his son, who are embroiled in a discussion about the legitimacy of an American who claims to be the rightful duke. The chapter reveals the Duke's disdain for this challenger and his historical background, highlighting a deep-seated aristocratic pride. As the father confronts the implications of this claim, the son shows a desire for justice and equity, which drives him to seek out the American pretender himself. This conflict sets the stage for a comedic exploration of nobility, identity, and the clash between old-world aristocracy and the emerging American spirit. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Release date is 2024-01-15 Véronique Le Bris, Laurent Vogel and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by the Bibliothèque nationale de France (BnF/Gallica)) Originally published: Paris: Mercure de France, 1906 Humorous stories United States -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction Mistaken identity -- Fiction PS Paris: Mercure de France, 1906 https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k663474 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72726 https://gallica.bnf.fr/ark:/12148/bpt6k663474 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/72726 UtSlPG 260607 20260610134700.0 72726