Washington Square: A Quick Read edition

Washington Square: A Quick Read edition

Title: Washington Square: A Quick Read edition
Author: Quick Read & Henry James
Release: 2024-02-16
Kind: ebook
Genre: Fiction & Literature, Books, Reference, Study Aids, Family Fiction & Literature
Size: 2155988
Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each chapter.
- Reading time of the complete text: about 6 hours
- Reading time of the summarized text: 29 minutes

"Washington Square" is a novel written by Henry James in 1880. The story revolves around a father's efforts to prevent his daughter from marrying a man he believes is only interested in her money. The plot was inspired by a real-life incident shared with James by his friend, actress Fanny Kemble. The novel portrays complex characters with their own motivations and rationalizations, without depicting anyone as purely villainous. The protagonist, Catherine Sloper, lives with her father, Dr. Austin Sloper, in 1840s New York City. Despite her father's disapproval, Catherine becomes involved with Morris Townsend, leading to conflict and the threat of disinheritance. The story follows Catherine's journey as she navigates her relationship with Townsend and her father's distrust. The novel ends without revealing Townsend's true intentions, leaving the reader to interpret the outcome. "Washington Square" has been adapted into a play called "The Heiress" and a film starring Olivia de Havilland. The novel has received both praise and criticism, with James himself considering it mediocre. Various adaptations of the story have been made, including a ballet and an opera.

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