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The Ambassadors is a novel by Henry James, first published as a serial in The North American Review in 1903 and then as a book later that year
. The narrative centers on Lambert Strether, a middle-aged American who is sent to Europe by his wealthy fiancée to retrieve her son, Chad Newsome. Amid the elegant backdrop of European high society, Strether grapples with cultural differences, moral dilemmas, and personal awakening. The novel examines the clash between Old and New World values and the complexities of personal and cultural identity.Read the full book summary, an in-depth character analysis of Lewis Strether, and explanations of important quotes from The Ambassadors.
