The Princess Casamassima (Paperback, Revised)

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 that heighten his awareness of the sordid misery around him. He is drawn into the secret world of revolutionary politics and, in a moment of fervour, makes a vow that he will assassinate a major political figure. Soon after this he meets the beautiful Princess Casamassima. Captivated by her world of wealth and nobility, art and beauty, Hyacinth loses faith in radicalism, 'the beastly cause'. But tormented by his belief in honour, he must face an agonizing, and ultimately tragic, dilemma. The Princess Casamassima is one of James's most personal novels and yet one of the most socially engaged.

General

Imprint:	Penguin Classics
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Release date:	1987
First published:	June 1987
Authors:	Henry James
Editors:	Derek Brewer
Notes by:	Patricia Crick
Dimensions:	198 x 129 x 35mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Paperback - B-format
Pages:	608
Edition:	Revised
ISBN-13:	978-0-14-043254-1
Categories:	Books > Fiction > General & literary fiction > General Books > Fiction > Special features > Classic fiction
LSN:	0-14-043254-X
Barcode:	9780140432541

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