The ambassadors : An authoritative text, the author on the novel criticism /
Henry James; edited by S. P. Rosenbaum.
- viii, 486 pages ; 22 cm
"A Norton critical edition"
Summary: 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. Astute, humorous, and intelligent, this masterpiece from the pinnacle of James' long and brilliant career remains ever vital.