Roderick Hudson by Henry James
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| Author | James, Henry, 1843-1916 |
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| Title | Roderick Hudson |
| Note | Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Roderick_Hudson |
| Note | Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by Judy Boss and David Widger |
| Summary | "Roderick Hudson" by Henry James is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story centers around Rowland Mallet, a young man who is preparing to travel to Europe, specifically Rome, where he hopes to find inspiration and purpose in his life. The narrative profoundly explores themes of art, ambition, and the complexities of human relationships, particularly through the character of Roderick Hudson, an aspiring sculptor entangled in his own artistic aspirations and familial expectations. At the start of the novel, Rowland visits his cousin Cecilia in Northampton, where their conversation reveals his introspective nature and deep-seated need for purpose. They discuss Rowland's impending trip to Europe, as Cecilia encourages him to be of social use, reflecting her own struggles with the realities of life. When Rowland learns about Roderick Hudson, a local young sculptor, he becomes intrigued by the potential he sees in him and offers his support and guidance. Their interaction hints at Roderick's artistic inadequacies and his complex relationship with his mother, while also establishing Rowland as a mentor-like figure who seeks to nurture Roderick's talent—setting the stage for the tensions and developments that are sure to unfold in their journeys through art and personal identity. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Man-woman relationships -- Fiction |
| Subject | Rome (Italy) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Americans -- Italy -- Fiction |
| Subject | Sculptors -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 176 |
| Release Date | Mar 12, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jan 28, 2021 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 359 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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