Henry JamesFiction · Classics·1843–1916
Washington Square
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.
How it reads
Prose complexity 7/10