The Ambassadors

In Henry James' influential late-period novel, The Ambassadors, American Lambert Strether travels to Paris to retrieve his fiancée's son, Chad, only to find a man transformed by a liberating lifestyle. As Strether becomes enamored with this new way of life, his perceptions shift, and he begins to question the values of his hometown, Woollett. This narrative weaves together elements of tragedy and comedy, showcasing one man's journey of self-discovery and late awakening.