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Literary Fiction· United States

The Ambassadors

by Henry James
Aggregate Editorial Score47/100
Guardian 100 Best Novels
Published 1903440 pagesEnglish
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About This Book

Published in 1903, The Ambassadors established Henry James as one of the defining voices in literary fiction. Lambert Strether is sent from Massachusetts to Paris to retrieve a young man who has been 'living' there too freely—and finds his own experience of life radically expanded. James called this his most perfect novel, and it is his most sustained dramatisation of the collision between American innocence and European experience. Themes of consciousness, Europe, America run through the work. The book has received recognition from Guardian 100 Best Novels 1903.

Book Details

AuthorHenry James
Published1903
Country of Origin🇺🇸 United States
LanguageEnglish
Pages440
Category📖 Literary Fiction
ISBN9780141441320
Editorial Score47/100
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📖 Literary Fiction

Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

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Country of Origin

🇺🇸 United States

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Awards & Recognition

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Ambassadors about?

Lambert Strether is sent from Massachusetts to Paris to retrieve a young man who has been 'living' there too freely—and finds his own experience of life radically expanded. James called this his most perfect novel, and it is his most sustained dramatisation of the collision between American innocence and European experience.

Who wrote The Ambassadors?

The Ambassadors was written by Henry James, from United States. First published in 1903.

What awards has The Ambassadors won?

The Ambassadors has received the following awards and honours: Guardian 100 Best Novels 1903.

Is The Ambassadors worth reading?

The Ambassadors is a book that has earned critical recognition, with an aggregate editorial score of 21/100 on 50 Best Books, based on mentions across 1 editorial source. It is particularly recommended for readers interested in consciousness, Europe, America.

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What category is The Ambassadors?

The Ambassadors is classified as Literary Fiction. Character-driven fiction that prioritises style, theme, and psychological depth.

What country is The Ambassadors from?

The Ambassadors originates from United States's literary tradition. Explore more books from United States on our country page.

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