"The story concerns Rowland Mallet, a wealthy Bostonian bachelor and art connoisseur, who visits his cousin Cecilia in Northampton, Massachusetts, before leaving for Europe. There he sees a Grecian figure he thinks is a remarkable work of art. Cecilia introduces him to the local sculptor, Roderick Hudson, a young law student that sculpts in his spare time. Mallet, who loves though is without artistic talent himself, sees an opportunity to contribute: he offers to advance Roderick a sum of money against future works which will allow Roderick to join him in moving to Italy for two years." [From forward]
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