James, Henry,  1843-1916. <br/><br/>
The ambassadors :  An authoritative text, the author on the novel criticism / 
Henry James; edited by S. P. Rosenbaum. 
 - viii, 486 pages ;  22 cm 
<br/><br/> "A Norton critical edition"<br/> 
<br/><br/> Summary:<br/>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. 
<br/><br/><label>ISBN: </label>0393096130 
<br/><br/><label>Dewey Class. No.: </label>F