"The Ambassadors," by Henry James, is part of the "Barnes &
Noble Classics"" "series, which offers quality editions at
affordable prices to the student and the general reader, including
new scholarship, thoughtful design, and pages of carefully crafted
extras. Here are some of the remarkable features of "Barnes &
Noble Classics": New introductions commissioned from today's top
writers and scholars Biographies of the authors Chronologies of
contemporary historical, biographical, and cultural events
Footnotes and endnotes Selective discussions of imitations,
parodies, poems, books, plays, paintings, operas, statuary, and
films inspired by the work Comments by other famous authors Study
questions to challenge the reader's viewpoints and expectations
Bibliographies for further reading Indices & Glossaries, when
appropriateAll editions are beautifully designed and are printed to
superior specifications; some include illustrations of historical
interest. "Barnes & Noble Classics "pulls together a
constellation of influences-biographical, historical, and
literary-to enrich each reader's understanding of these enduring
works. One of Henry James's three late masterpieces, and an
exemplar of his complex, mature style, "The Ambassadors" is
considered by many the author's finest work. James himself judged
it to be "frankly, quite the best, 'all round, ' of my
productions."
The story follows Lambert Strether, a staunch and stoical New
Englander, as he travels abroad to rescue his employer's prodigal
son, Chad, from the seductive pitfalls of existence in Paris. Yet
the social pleasures of the European capital awaken new urges in
the fifty-five year old, and he begins to reconsider his
owninadequately realized life. He soon beseeches Chad, "Live all
you can; it's a mistake not to. It doesn't so much matter what you
do in particular, so long as you have your life. If you haven't had
that what "have" you had?"
As Strether himself becomes involved in a relationship with the
fascinating Maria Gostrey, a second, more determined, ambassador is
dispatched. An ultimatum is delivered-and resisted-but then an
accident reveals surprising truths to Strether, and he must decide
whether his loyalties lie with old Europe or new America.
A bittersweet paean to the life not lived, "The Ambassadors" is one
of the most achingly beautiful and moving novels ever written. Kyle
Patrick Smith was raised in San Diego, California, and educated at
Harvard. A writer and critic, he lives in Manhattan.
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