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Roderick Hudson

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Original author: Henry James

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"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.

Roderick Hudson, by Henry James. Republished by OpenStories from Project Gutenberg eBook #176.

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15 Chapters

  1. 1.Chapter I: Rowland9,676 words
  2. 2.Chapter II: Roderick10,998 words
  3. 3.Chapter III: Rome11,450 words
  4. 4.Chapter IV: Experience10,376 words
  5. 5.Chapter V: Christina10,698 words
  6. 6.Chapter VI: Frascati9,924 words
  7. 7.Chapter VII: Saint Cecilia’s8,815 words
  8. 8.Chapter VIII: Provocation7,515 words
  1. 9.Chapter IX: Mary Garland7,942 words
  2. 10.Chapter X: The Cavaliere (1)8,776 words
  3. 11.Chapter X: The Cavaliere (2)5,291 words
  4. 12.Chapter XI: Mrs. Hudson (1)8,370 words
  5. 13.Chapter XI: Mrs. Hudson (2)3,583 words
  6. 14.Chapter XII: The Princess Casamassima8,531 words
  7. 15.Chapter XIII: Switzerland7,433 words