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Roderick Hudson
by James, Henry
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Creators: Henry James (1843-1916) "Roderick Hudson" by Henry James is a novel published in 1875. Wealthy Boston art patron Rowland Mallet discovers a talented young sculptor and sponsors his artistic education in Rome. But Rowland's generous act becomes complicated when he falls in love with the sculptor's fiancée. As Roderick's talent flourishes, he becomes entangled with Christina Light, a beautiful woman pursued by European nobility. Rowland must navigate his own suppressed desires while watching his protégé's life spiral toward crisis in Italy's artistic circles. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Reading Level: Reading ease score: 72.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. Rights: Public domain in the USA. Downloads: 1161