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Ambassadors

Ambassadors

Henry James

The Ambassadors, written by Henry James and published in 1903, explores the theme of the American abroad through the character of Lambert Strether, an editor from Massachusetts. Tasked with bringing back his patron's son, Chadwick, from Paris, Strether embarks on a journey that becomes more about his own personal education in the complexities of European culture. The novel is notable for its intricate character development and rich depiction of Paris, reflecting James's views on cultural contrasts and personal growth.

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Henry James considered The Ambassadors his best, or perhaps his best-wrought, novel. It plays on the great Jamesian them...

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