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Henry James’s debut novel follows Roderick Hudson, a gifted but impoverished American sculptor, whose work and charisma capture the attention of wealthy patron Rowland Mallet. Mallet escorts Hudson to Rome, where the artist quickly becomes celebrated. Yet the acclaim strains their relationship: Hudson’s creative spark wanes, and both men are drawn into romantic intrigues that remain beyond their reach. The story portrays the fragile nature of artistic inspiration and the peril of pursuing fame. Set against the backdrop of 19th‑century Rome, the novel offers a contemplative look at the artist’s temperament, the tension between wealth and poverty, and the self‑destructive path that even the most talented can walk.
First publish date: June 1971
Genre: Literary Fiction/Classic Literature
Authors: Henry James
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