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Washington Square
Hardcover
Publisher Price: $38.95
Publisher: Lushena Books
Published: Jun 19 2025
Pages: 174
Weight: 0.93
Height: 0.63 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
Washington Square by Henry James is a psychological novel set in 19th-century New York. It tells the story of Catherine Sloper, a shy and plain young woman who lives under the shadow of her domineering father, Dr. Austin Sloper.
When a charming but penniless suitor named Morris Townsend begins courting her, Catherine falls in love. However, Dr. Sloper suspects Morris is only interested in Catherine's inheritance and forbids the match. Caught between her father's disapproval and her feelings for Morris, Catherine must navigate betrayal, loyalty, and personal growth.
Ultimately, the novel is a quiet but powerful study of character, love, and the complexities of human relationships, with Catherine emerging as a figure of quiet strength and dignity.
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