The Princess Casamassima (Penguin Classics)

James, Henry

ISBN 10: 014043254X / ISBN 13: 9780140432541

Edité par Penguin Classics, 1987

N° de réf. du vendeur mon0000714046

Synopsis :

The illegitimate and impoverished son of a dressmaker and a nobleman, Hyacinth Robinson has grown up with a strong sense of beauty that heightens his acute sympathy for the inequalities that surround him. Drawn into a secret circle of radical politics he makes a rash vow to commit a violent act of terrorism. But when the Princess Casamassima - beautiful, clever and bored - takes him up and introduces him to her own world of wealth and refinement, Hyacinth is torn. He is horrified by the destruction that would be wreaked by revolution, but still believes he must honour his vow, and finds himself gripped in an agonizing and, ultimately, fatal dilemma. A compelling blend of psychological observation, wit and compassion, The Princess Casamassima (1886) is one of Henry James's most deeply personal novels.

À propos de l'auteur: Henry James (1843-1916) was born in New York and settled in Europe in 1875. He was a regular contributor of reviews, critical essays, and short stories to American periodicals. He is best known for his many novels of American and European character.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : The Princess Casamassima (Penguin Classics)
Éditeur : Penguin Classics
Date d'édition : 1987
Reliure : paperback
Etat : Good