Home
: The Ambassadors
: Wikipedia
The Ambassadors Wikipedia
The Ambassadors is a 1903 novel by Henry James, originally published as a serial in the North American Review (NAR). This dark comedy, one of the masterpieces of James's final period, follows the trip of protagonist Lewis…
- Introduction
- Plot summary
- Major themes
- Publishing history
- Literary significance & criticism
- Adaptations and influence
- References
- Notes
Related Content for The Ambassadors
- Study Guide for The Ambassadors
- Essays on The Ambassadors
- E-Text for The Ambassadors
- Forum for The Ambassadors
- Purchase The Ambassadors and Related Material
- Biography of Henry James
Why is Strether an American? Wouldn't it make more sense for Mrs. Newsome to send someone French or British to get Chad? I am trying to figure out if Strether has to be an American because he ultimately gives up his own dreams to allow Chad to live in Paris...


