The Ambassadors Author:Henry James This complex tale of self-discovery -- considered by the author to be his best work--traces the path of an aging idealist, Lambert Strether. Arriving in Paris with the intention of persuading his young charge to abandon an obsession with a French woman and return home, Strether reaches unexpected conclusions. Astute, humorous, and intelligent, t... more »his masterpiece from the pinnacle of James' long and brilliant career remains ever vital.« less