Princess Casamacima

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'The Princess Casamassima' by Henry James tells the story of Hyacinth Robinson, a young man living in London who becomes involved with radical politics.

Torn between his loyalty to the revolutionaries and his appreciation for beauty and art, Hyacinth struggles with conflicting ideals.

His relationships with the enigmatic Princess Casamassima and other characters further complicate his moral and emotional dilemmas.

The novel explores themes of social class, political ideology, and the individual's search for identity.

It delves into the complexities of revolutionary movements and the personal sacrifices involved in pursuing radical change.

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as one of Henry James's least successful novels because he can't seem to really understand a political radical.
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