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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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- Title
- Washington Square
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Henry James
- Publisher
- DOUBLE 9 BOOKSLLP
- Released
- 2022
- Pages
- 198
- ISBN13
- 9789356569645
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Romance, Love, Women, USA, American Literature, Medicine, England, Society, 19th century, Adapted for Film, Marriage, New York, Social Critique, America, Psychological novels, Heritage, Truth, Relationship Breakups
- First published
- 1880
- Original title
- Washington Square
- Rating
- 3.65 out of 5
- 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.