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The illegitimate and impoverished son of a dressmaker and a nobleman, Hyacinth Robinson has grown up with a strong sense of beauty that heightens his acute sympathy for the inequalities that surround him. Drawn into a secret circle of radical politics he makes a rash vow to commit... Read Full Overview

Henry James was an American-born writer who was the son of a clergyman. James spent much of his early life travelling Europe and was tutored in cities such as Geneva, London and Paris. James' even attended Harvard Law School but found that he preferred writing to practicing law.James... Read Full Overview

The Cambridge Edition of the Complete Fiction of Henry James provides, for the first time, a scholarly edition of a major writer whose work continues to be read, quoted, adapted and studied. Published in three volumes in 1886, The Princess Casamassima follows Hyacinth Robinson,... Read Full Overview

"Henry James masterfully delves into the intricate layers of society in 'The Princess Casamassima.' As a young man navigates the stark divide between the privileged upper class and the impoverished working class, he becomes entangled in a dangerous web of secrets, loyalty,... Read Full Overview

The Princess Casamassima is a novel written by Henry James, first published in 1886. The story follows the life of Hyacinth Robinson, a young man who lives in poverty in London. Hyacinth is a bookbinder by trade, but he is also involved in revolutionary politics. He becomes friends... Read Full Overview

The Princess Casamassima is a novel written by the renowned author, Henry James. The story is set in London during the late 19th century and revolves around the life of a young man named Hyacinth Robinson. Hyacinth is an intelligent and sensitive man who is torn between his loyalty... Read Full Overview

The Princess Casamassima is a novel written by the celebrated American author, Henry James. The book tells the story of Hyacinth Robinson, a young man who is caught between two worlds - the world of the working-class Londoners and the world of the aristocracy. Hyacinth is a skilled... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview

This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the original. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as marks, notations, marginalia and flawed pages. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for... Read Full Overview