Description
In the heart of 19th-century New York, a shy and awkward young woman named Catherine Sloper navigates the complexities of love and inheritance. When a charming but penniless suitor enters her life, her wealthy and formidable father vehemently disapproves, leading to a painful rejection that shapes Catherine's future. Years later, after her father's death, she is once again faced with the man who once sought her fortune, forcing her to confront her past and make a profound choice about her own destiny. This classic novel by Henry James masterfully explores themes of social ambition, parental control, and the quiet strength found in unexpected places.
Available Editions
paperback
Signet Classics
Published Jan 1, 2004
237 pages
ISBN: 9780451528711
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Details
First Published
1881
Language
eng
Content Warnings
Content and trigger warnings for Washington Square by Henry James.