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Set in 1840s New York City, the narrative revolves around Catherine Sloper, a sheltered young woman caught between her controlling father, Dr. Austin Sloper, and her suitor, Arthur Townsend, whom her father distrusts. As Dr. Sloper attempts to thwart their relationship, Catherine's resolve strengthens, leading to a transformative journey. After a year in Europe and years of devotion to her father and charity, she ultimately rejects Townsend during a final meeting, embracing her identity as a spinster and gaining newfound wisdom.
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Washington Square, Henry James
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- 2022
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- Title
- Washington Square
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry James
- Publisher
- DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
- Publisher
- 2022
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 198
- ISBN13
- 9789356569645
- Category
- Fiction
- Description
- Set in 1840s New York City, the narrative revolves around Catherine Sloper, a sheltered young woman caught between her controlling father, Dr. Austin Sloper, and her suitor, Arthur Townsend, whom her father distrusts. As Dr. Sloper attempts to thwart their relationship, Catherine's resolve strengthens, leading to a transformative journey. After a year in Europe and years of devotion to her father and charity, she ultimately rejects Townsend during a final meeting, embracing her identity as a spinster and gaining newfound wisdom.