The Ambassadors
 

The Ambassadors

by Henry James

Strether called, his second morning in Paris, on the bankers of the Rue Scribe to whom his letter of credit was addressed, and he made this visit attended by Waymarsh, in whose company he had crossed from London two days before. They had hastened to the Rue Scribe on the morrow of their arrival, but Strether had not then found the letters the hope of which prompted this errand. (read review)

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Renee' B
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This is one of the first classics that I did a major paper on in college. I've probably read this book a dozen times, and with every read I discover something new within the pages. A one-of-a-kind, but maybe not for everyone (a "tough read").

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Childlife
  • Rated 2 stars

When I first read James in college, I gave him the benefit of the doubt... perhaps I just wasn't an experienced, mature enough reader to appreciate him. Now, fifteen years later, I find my reaction to his writing much the same as my initial impression.

James is extraordinarily talented, to be sure, but he writes in some of the densest, thickest prose imaginable. And while I don’t mind a challenging read, there are limits… James’ writing style demands an exceptional amount of...

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