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The Ambassadors
Book • 1903
The Ambassadors, written by Henry James in 1903, follows the journey of Lambert Strether, an editor from Massachusetts engaged to the wealthy Mrs. Newsome.
Strether is sent to Paris to bring back her son, Chad, who is suspected of engaging in a scandalous lifestyle.
However, upon arriving in Paris, Strether becomes enamored with the city's culture and meets various characters, including Maria Gostrey and Marie de Vionnet.
As he delves deeper into Chad's life, Strether undergoes a personal transformation, realizing he has spent his life unwisely and should have lived more fully.
The novel explores themes of personal freedom, the contrast between American and European cultures, and the tragic realization of lost youth and missed opportunities.
Strether is sent to Paris to bring back her son, Chad, who is suspected of engaging in a scandalous lifestyle.
However, upon arriving in Paris, Strether becomes enamored with the city's culture and meets various characters, including Maria Gostrey and Marie de Vionnet.
As he delves deeper into Chad's life, Strether undergoes a personal transformation, realizing he has spent his life unwisely and should have lived more fully.
The novel explores themes of personal freedom, the contrast between American and European cultures, and the tragic realization of lost youth and missed opportunities.
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