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Washington Square

Washington Square

ClassicsHistorical Fiction
Pages
278
Published
1998
Language
English

Synopsis

Catherine Sloper, a plain but kind heiress, finds herself caught between her domineering father and the charming, yet possibly opportunistic, Morris Townsend. As Morris pursues Catherine's hand, her father suspects his motives are purely financial, leading to a tense standoff. This classic tale explores themes of love, money, and family loyalty in 19th-century New York society.

Prose complexity
7/10

Vibe

MelancholicComplexSatirical
Family SagaBetrayal

Genres

Classics Historical Fiction Literary Fiction Romance

About the author

H
Henry James

Henry James, was an American writer, regarded as one of the key figures of 19th-century literary realism. He was the son of Henry James, Sr., a clergyman, and the brother of philosopher and psychologist William James and diarist Alice James. ([Source][1].) [1]:http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_James

Characters

Catherine SloperProtagonist
Morris TownsendAntagonist
All characters in Washington Square

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