The Princess Casamassima (Penguin Classics)

The Princess Casamassima (Penguin Classics)

Henry James conceived the character of Hyacinth Robinsonâ‚¬"his 'little presumptuous adventurer with his combination of intrinsic fineness and fortuitous adversity'â‚¬"while walking the streets of London. Brought up in poverty, Hyacinth has nevertheless developed aesthetic tastes that heighten his awareness of the sordid misery around him. He is drawn into the secret world of revolutionary politics and, in a moment of fervour, makes a vow that he will assassinate a major political figure. Soon after this he meets the beautiful Princess Casamassima. Captivated by her world of wealth and nobility, art and beauty, Hyacinth loses faith in radicalism, 'the beastly cause'. But tormented by his belief in honour, he must face an agonizing, and ultimately tragic, dilemma.Â The Princess CasamassimaÂ is one of James's most personal novels and yet one of the most socially engaged.

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Country USA
Brand Penguin
Manufacturer Penguin Classics
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber B00H03NQEC
Color Multicolor
ReleaseDate 1987-06-02
UnitCount 1
EANs 9780140432541

Country	USA
Brand	Penguin
Manufacturer	Penguin Classics
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	B00H03NQEC
Color	Multicolor
ReleaseDate	1987-06-02
UnitCount	1
EANs	9780140432541

The Princess Casamassima (Penguin Classics)

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