"The Princess Casamassima (Volume 2 of 2)" by Henry James is a novel set in the late 1800s that examines society and connections between people through the eyes of Hyacinth Robinson, a young man from a poor background. His life changes when he meets the captivating Princess Casamassima and enters her luxurious world. The scene opens with Hyacinth as a guest in a large, impressive house owned by the Princess. He marvels at the beauty and peace around him, which makes him think deeply about the differences between social classes and his bond with the Princess. The novel charts his journey as he experiences the lavish lifestyle that is so different from what he is used to while he also grows closer to the Princess, deals with revolutionary ideas, and understands how his working-class roots fit into this posh setting. The story contains his excitement that begins an evolving relationship between Hyacinth and the Princess.
The Princess Casamassima (Volume 2 of 2)
By Henry James
In a world of royalty and revolution, a young man must reconcile his humble beginnings with the allure of a princess and the promises of a changing world.
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About the AuthorHenry James was an American-British author. He is regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism, and is considered by many to be among the greatest novelists in the English language. He was the son of Henry James Sr. and the brother of philosopher and psychologist William James and diarist Alice James.
Henry James was an American-British author. He is regarded as a key transitional figure between literary realism and literary modernism, and is considered by many to be among the greatest novelists in the English language. He was the son of Henry James Sr. and the brother of philosopher and psychologist William James and diarist Alice James.
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