Roderick Hudson
by Henry James
- First published
- 1875
- Reading level
- Plain English
- Price
- Free
About the book
"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.
- Man-woman relationships
- Rome (Italy)
- Americans
- Sculptors
Updated September 2026. Public domain in the USA. Text and summary from Project Gutenberg eBook #176. Roderick Hudson on Wikipedia.
