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The Princess Casamassima V1 (1908)

The Princess Casamassima V1 (1908)

James, Henry

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ISBN10: 1164039091
ISBN13: 9781164039099
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 390
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Princess Casamassima V1 is a novel written by the renowned American author, Henry James, and was first published in 1908. The story takes place in the late 19th century in London, where the protagonist, Hyacinth Robinson, is a poor bookbinder who is also a political radical. Hyacinth is caught between two worlds, as he is torn between his working-class roots and his desire to become part of the upper class.The novel explores themes of social class, politics, and the individual's struggle for identity. Hyacinth's life changes when he is introduced to the Princess Casamassima, a wealthy and influential woman who takes an interest in him. Through his relationship with the Princess, Hyacinth is exposed to a world of privilege and luxury that he has never known before.However, Hyacinth's political beliefs and loyalty to his working-class roots conflict with his newfound association with the upper class. As tensions rise between the two worlds, Hyacinth is forced to make difficult decisions that will ultimately determine his fate.The Princess Casamassima V1 is a complex and thought-provoking novel that delves into the complexities of social class and the struggle for identity. James' masterful storytelling and vivid descriptions bring the characters and settings to life, making this book a must-read for fans of classic literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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