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The ambassadors : An authoritative text, the author on the novel criticism /
Summary: 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 unexpe...
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| Language: | English |
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| Summary: | Summary: 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, this masterpiece from the pinnacle of James' long and brilliant career remains ever vital. |
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| Item Description: | "A Norton critical edition" |
| Physical Description: | viii, 486 pages ; 22 cm |
| ISBN: | 0393096130 |