The Ambassadors

The Ambassadors is a novel written by the American author, Henry James. The story follows the life of a middle-aged American named Lambert Strether who is sent to Paris by his wealthy fianc�����e to retrieve her son, Chad Newsome, who has been living in Europe for over a decade. Strether's mission is to convince Chad to return to America and take over the family business, but he soon becomes entranced by the European lifestyle and culture.As Strether navigates the Parisian social scene, he encounters a cast of characters that challenge his preconceived notions about life and love. He becomes particularly close with Maria Gostrey, a mysterious woman who helps him navigate the complexities of Parisian society. Strether also develops a close relationship with Chad's lover, Madame de Vionnet, and begins to question his own values and beliefs.The novel explores themes of identity, morality, and the clash of cultures between America and Europe. James' writing style is known for its intricate prose and psychological depth, making The Ambassadors a challenging but rewarding read. The novel is considered one of James' masterpieces and a significant contribution to the genre of literary realism.Strether called, his second morning in Paris, on the bankers of the Rue Scribe to whom his letter of credit was addressed, and he made this visit attended by Waymarsh, in whose company he had crossed from London two days before. They had hastened to the Rue Scribe on the morrow of their arrival, but Strether had not then found the letters the hope of which prompted this errand.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.