Henry James – The Ambassadors – First Folio Edition 2006
£50.00
First edition, first printing by The Folio Society of The Ambassadors by Henry James, published in 2006. A near fine book, tightly bound in pictorial boards, minor buckling to the black front free end paper, internals free from inscriptions, the text block bright and crisp, with some fading to spine, in original black paper covered slipcase showing very slight handling wear.
The Ambassadors by Henry James follows Lambert Strether, an American tasked with retrieving a wealthy widow’s son, Chad Newsome, from Paris. Expecting to find Chad leading a debauched life, Strether instead discovers him transformed by European culture. Strether’s experiences in Paris lead him to question his own values and life choices. The novel explores themes of identity, cultural contrasts and the complexities of human relationships, showcasing James’s intricate prose and psychological insight.
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First edition, first printing by The Folio Society of The Ambassadors by Henry James, published in 2006. A near fine book, tightly bound in pictorial boards, minor buckling to the black front free end paper, internals free from inscriptions, the text block bright and crisp, with some fading to spine, in original black paper covered slipcase showing very slight handling wear.
The Ambassadors by Henry James follows Lambert Strether, an American tasked with retrieving a wealthy widow’s son, Chad Newsome, from Paris. Expecting to find Chad leading a debauched life, Strether instead discovers him transformed by European culture. Strether’s experiences in Paris lead him to question his own values and life choices. The novel explores themes of identity, cultural contrasts and the complexities of human relationships, showcasing James’s intricate prose and psychological insight.
