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The Ambassadors

by Henry James

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This complex tale of self-discovery -- considered by the author to be his best work -- traces the path of an aging idealist, Lambert Strether. Arriving in Paris with the intention of persuading his young charge to abandon an obsession with a French woman and return home, Strether reaches unexpected conclusions.

First published: 1960 420 pages ISBN: 0395051371
Category
History
Priority
Recommended
Author works
5
Language
eng
Subjects
Ambassadors (James, Henry)American fiction (fictional works by one author)AmericansAmericans -- France -- FictionCategory: American LiteratureCategory: NovelsClassic LiteratureFictionHistorical FictionJames, henry, 1843-1916Man-woman relationshipsMan-woman relationships -- FictionParis (France) -- FictionPsychological fictionRomanceYoung menYoung men -- Fiction

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