{"product_id":"the-princess-casamassima-henry-james-9780198946465","title":"The Princess Casamassima","description":"\u003cstrong\u003e'I am convinced that we are living in a fool's paradise, that the ground is heaving under our feet.'\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Princess Casamassima\u003c\/em\u003e (1886) is among the most important novels in Here, James turns from his transatlantic theme to the broader canvas of social fiction, investigating the new sense of modernity that would come to preoccupy his writing. Jamesâs most overtly political fiction and deepest engagement with the class system, \u003cem\u003eThe Princess Casamassima\u003c\/em\u003e portrays a broad swathe of London life. The narrative follows the tragic career of a young bookbinder, Hyacinth Robinson, whose friendships lead him into the subterranean world of radical conspiracies and terrorism, especially his involvement with the captivating Princess Casamassima, an American who has married into the Italian aristocracy. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThis edition includes the magisterial preface James later wrote for the New York Edition, where he spells out his plan for the book, the 'germ' from which it originated, and his idea of what the novel required both of its author and its readers. Along with a full set of explanatory notes, Gordon Hutner's introduction explores the novel's literary and social background. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eABOUT THE SERIES: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the widest range of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, helpful notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Henry James\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0198946465\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780198946465\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Oxford University Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 01\/07\/2027\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 576\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback","brand":"Henry James","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49097273835775,"sku":"9780198946465","price":12.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/the-princess-casamassima-henry-james-9780198946465","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}