The Ambassadors
“The Ambassadors” is a classic novel by Henry James, which tells the story of an American businessman, Mr. Strether, who is sent to Paris to persuade his expatriate son, Chad Newsome, to abandon his artistic pursuits in Europe and return to America to take over the family business. However, upon arriving in Paris, Strether becomes entangled in a web of complex relationships and emotions, leading him to reconsider the nature of choice and responsibility.
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Set against the backdrop of late 19th and early 20th century Europe and America, “The Ambassadors” delves into themes of personal freedom, cultural clashes, and moral obligations. The protagonist, Lambert Strether, is dispatched from the United States to Paris with the mission of convincing Chad Newsome to return home. Yet, as Strether immerses himself in the sophisticated European milieu, his perspectives on life and success are profoundly altered. Through intricate psychological portraits, James explores Strether’s internal conflicts while also highlighting the allure of European culture and its challenge to American values. Renowned for its elegant prose and meticulous structure, “The Ambassadors” is considered one of Henry James’s greatest achievements.