The Ambassadors

The Ambassadors is a novel by the renowned American author, Henry James. The story follows the journey of Lewis Lambert Strether, a middle-aged man who is sent to Europe by his wealthy fianc����� to bring back her son, Chad Newsome, who has been living in Paris for several years. Strether's mission is to convince Chad to return to America and take up his responsibilities as heir to the family business.As Strether begins his journey, he finds himself captivated by the beauty and charm of Paris, and begins to question his own life choices. He becomes friends with Chad's bohemian circle, which includes the enigmatic Madame de Vionnet, and begins to see the world through their eyes.As Strether becomes more involved in the lives of Chad and his friends, he begins to realize that they are not the people he thought they were. He is torn between his loyalty to his fianc����� and his growing admiration for the Parisians. The novel explores themes of love, loyalty, and the clash between American and European cultures.The Ambassadors is considered one of James' finest works, and is praised for its complex characters and subtle exploration of human psychology. It is a masterful study of the human condition, and a timeless exploration of the complexities of relationships and identity.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.