Project Gutenberg 1996-02-01 Public domain in the USA. 755 James, Henry 1843 1916 The Ambassadors Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ambassadors Richard D. Hathaway and Julia P DeRanek "The Ambassadors" by Henry James is a novel written in the early 20th century. This work delves into themes of personal transformation and the search for meaning against the backdrop of Europe, particularly Paris, as seen through the eyes of its protagonist, Lambert Strether. He embarks on a journey that challenges his perceptions and ultimately forces him to confront his past and the choices he has made. The opening of "The Ambassadors" introduces us to Lambert Strether as he arrives in Chester, England, to reconnect with his friend Waymarsh. Initially relieved at having a moment of solitude, Strether reflects on the personal freedom he feels in Europe, contrasting it with his previous life in Woollett, Massachusetts. His encounter with Maria Gostrey—a woman he recognizes from a previous meeting—creates a dynamic where he feels both drawn to and apprehensive about the social interactions that await him. The narrative hints at Strether's complexity, revealing that he grapples with deeper emotions and a sense of detachment as he begins to navigate this new social landscape, all while reflecting on the nature of life and missed opportunities. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading ease score: 78.9 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. en Psychological fiction Young men -- Fiction Paris (France) -- Fiction Man-woman relationships -- Fiction Americans -- France -- Fiction PS Text Category: Novels Category: American Literature 1009637 2025-07-01T05:21:20.451841 text/html 1073610 2022-09-17T13:49:30 text/html 604397 2025-07-01T05:21:28.989818 application/epub+zip 603833 2025-07-01T05:21:21.428862 application/epub+zip 453937 2025-07-01T05:21:20.939865 application/epub+zip 865382 2025-07-01T05:21:35.346766 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 827272 2025-07-01T05:21:28.589844 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 678019 2022-09-17T15:01:09.943986 application/x-mobipocket-ebook 971919 2025-07-01T05:21:19.512878 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 971687 2022-09-17T13:52:57 text/plain; charset=us-ascii 19399 2025-07-01T05:21:35.479752 application/rdf+xml 12029 2025-07-01T05:21:21.041834 image/jpeg 1863 2025-07-01T05:21:20.991831 image/jpeg 358822 2022-09-17T13:53:25 application/octet-stream application/zip 574684 2022-09-17T13:53:45 application/octet-stream application/zip 569769 2025-07-01T05:21:20.534837 application/octet-stream application/zip Archives containing the RDF files for *all* our books can be downloaded at https://book.klll.cc/wiki/Gutenberg:Feeds#The_Complete_Project_Gutenberg_Catalog en.wikipedia