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Henry James conceived the character of Hyacinth Robinson--his 'little presumptuous adventurer with his combination of intrinsic fineness and fortuitous adversity'--while walking the streets of London. Brought up in poverty, Hyacinth has nevertheless developed aesthetic tastes... 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

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"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

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 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

"The Princess Casamassima," a novel by Henry James, delves into the complexities of social class, political ideals, and personal identity in late 19th-century London. The story revolves around Hyacinth Robinson, a young man of uncertain parentage, torn between his working-class... Read Full Overview

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such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact,
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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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... 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 is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview