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The Princess Casamassima V2

The Princess Casamassima V2

James, Henry

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Fiction Anthologies

ISBN10: 1163777439
ISBN13: 9781163777435
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 264
Weight: 0.79
Height: 0.55 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Princess Casamassima V2: A Novel is a literary work by the renowned American-British writer, Henry James. It is the second volume of the two-part novel, which was first published in 1886. The book tells the story of Hyacinth Robinson, a young man who is torn between his working-class roots and his desire to belong to the aristocratic society. Hyacinth is a bookbinder by profession, but he is also a member of a secret society of anarchists. He is introduced to the Princess Casamassima, a beautiful and wealthy woman who becomes his patron and introduces him to the upper-class society. Hyacinth is torn between his loyalty to his anarchist comrades and his desire to be accepted in the aristocratic world. The novel explores themes of social class, identity, and the struggle for self-discovery. James' writing style is characterized by his use of intricate language and his ability to delve deep into the psyche of his characters. The book is a masterful work of literature that offers a nuanced portrayal of the complexities of the human experience. Overall, The Princess Casamassima V2: A Novel is a must-read for fans of Henry James and for anyone interested in exploring the themes of class and identity in literature.In Three Volumes.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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