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The greatest expression of his talent for witty observant explorations of what it means to live well Henry James The Ambassadors" is edited with an introduction and notes by Adrian Poole in "Penguin Classics". Concerned that her son Chad may have become involved with a woman of dubious reputation the formidable Mrs Newsome sends her ambassador Strether from Massachusetts to Paris to extricate him. Strethers mission however is gradually undermined as he falls under the spell of the city and finds Chad refined rather than corrupted by its influence and that of his charming companion Madame de Vionnet and her daughter Jeanne. As the summer wears on Mrs Newsome concludes that she must send another envoy to confront the errant Chad - and a Strether whose view of the world has
changed profoundly. One of the greatest of James late works "The Ambassadors" is a subtle and witty exploration of different responses to a European environment. This edition of "The Ambassadors" includes a chronology further reading glossary notes and an introduction discussing the novel in the context of James other works on Americans in Europe and the novels portrayal of Paris. Henry James (1843-1916) son of a prominent theologian and brother to the philosopher William James was one of the most celebrated novelists of the fin-de-siecle. In addition to many short stories plays books of criticism biography and autobiography and much travel writing he wrote some twenty novels. His novella "Daisy Miller" (1878) established him as a literary figure on both sides
of the Atlantic and his other novels in "Penguin Classics" include "Washington Square" (1880) "The Portrait of a Lady" (1881) "The Awkward Age" (1899) "The Wings of the Dove" (1902) "The Ambassadors" (1903) and "The Golden Bowl" (1904). If you enjoyed "The Ambassadors" you might like Ford Madox Fords "Parades End" also available in "Penguin Classics"."
changed profoundly. One of the greatest of James late works "The Ambassadors" is a subtle and witty exploration of different responses to a European environment. This edition of "The Ambassadors" includes a chronology further reading glossary notes and an introduction discussing the novel in the context of James other works on Americans in Europe and the novels portrayal of Paris. Henry James (1843-1916) son of a prominent theologian and brother to the philosopher William James was one of the most celebrated novelists of the fin-de-siecle. In addition to many short stories plays books of criticism biography and autobiography and much travel writing he wrote some twenty novels. His novella "Daisy Miller" (1878) established him as a literary figure on both sides
of the Atlantic and his other novels in "Penguin Classics" include "Washington Square" (1880) "The Portrait of a Lady" (1881) "The Awkward Age" (1899) "The Wings of the Dove" (1902) "The Ambassadors" (1903) and "The Golden Bowl" (1904). If you enjoyed "The Ambassadors" you might like Ford Madox Fords "Parades End" also available in "Penguin Classics"."
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