"The Ambassadors" by Henry James is a captivating novel that follows Lambert Strether, an American sent to Paris by his wealthy fiancée to retrieve her wayward son, Chad Newsome. Immersed in the seductive charm of the Parisian high society, Strether finds himself torn between his duty and newfound affection for the sophisticated European lifestyle. As he befriends Chad's cosmopolitan circle, Strether begins to question his own identity and values, undergoing a personal transformation. The novel delves deep into themes of cultural clash, self-discovery, and the complexities of human relationships.
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Henry James (1843–1916), American novelist, short-story writer, and man of letters, was born in Washington Place, New York, to a family of distinguished philosophers and theologians. He attended schools in New York, Boston, and throughout Europe, where he later settled. A major figure in the history of the novel, he is celebrated as a master craftsman who brought his great art and impeccable technique to bear in the development of abiding moral themes.