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First published as a serial novel in the Atlantic Monthly, Henry James' novel steers readers in a different direction than his typical works – exploring the political and violent topic of assassination. It is said that while walking the streets of London, James first conceived the central character Hyacinth. Born in a bastion of peace and tranquility, Hyacinth is corrupted by revolutionary politics and transforms into an agent of destruction on behalf of his political fervor.

Impoverished in his youth, Hyacinth has a heightened awareness of the misery that surrounds him. Against his better judgment, Hyacinth is pulled into revolutionary politics and makes a vow he may soon regret: to assassinate a major political figure. Enter the beautiful Princess Casamassima. Hyacinth becomes divided between Princess Casamassima's world of wealth and luxury and his own bleak world of staunch moral rectitude. He struggles with the gross disconnect between his political beliefs and personal desires.

From a scholarly approach, The Princess Casamassima is an interesting departure from James' other works, although his novel "The Bostonians" also dealt with political issues, albeit in a less tragic manner. This book stands out as a unique read. For the casual reader, this book explores personal conflicts and the challenges we all face when circumstances clash with our desires. Hyacinth is an outsider, and his story can connect with the common man. He can also be compared, as he frequently was by James, to some of literature's greatest characters – Hamlet and Lear. The personal struggles Hyacinth deals with are what make this book intriguing. The ultimate solution he decides upon is what makes it a tragedy. Overall, an interesting novel by James, and an interesting addition to his already massive list of literary classics.

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When Henry James chose to, as he did in The Princess Casamassima, he could write about he political turbulence of his era with astonishing excitement and directness. The London underworld of terrorist conspiracies that entangles his hero, Hyacinth Robinson, comes alive under his pen with a violence that seems, 100 years later, only too familiar.
About the Author:
Henry James was born the son of a religious philosopher in New York City in 1843. His famous works include The Portrait of a Lady, Washington Square, Daisy Miller, and The Turn of the Screw. He died in London in 1916, and is buried in the family plot in Cambridge, Massachusetts.

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