The Princess Casamassima: A Novel: Classic Book Guide and Free Edition
The Princess Casamassima: A Novel: author and translator credits, catalogue synopsis, subjects and links to the Gutenberg reading formats.
The Princess Casamassima: A Novel is catalogued by Project Gutenberg with author credits for James, Henry (1843–1916).
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"The Princess Casamassima: A Novel" by Henry James is a novel published in 1886. It follows Hyacinth Robinson, a young London bookbinder who discovers his mother murdered his aristocratic father. Drawn into radical politics, he pledges to carry out a terrorist assassination. Yet he finds himself torn between revolutionary ideals and his attraction to beauty and culture, especially after meeting the captivating Princess Casamassima. As the fateful order arrives, Hyacinth must reconcile his conflicting loyalties in this unusually political tale from James.
Book and edition facts
- Title: The Princess Casamassima: A Novel
- Author credits: James, Henry (1843–1916)
- Catalogue language: English
Catalogue subjects
- London (England) -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
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- Category: British Literature
- Category: Novels
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