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Set in 19th-century New York, Washington Square is a quietly powerful novel about love, control, and moral courage. At its center is Catherine Sloper, a shy and unassuming young woman living under the emotional shadow of her brilliant but cold-hearted father, Dr. Austin Sloper. When Catherine falls in love with the charming and ambitious Morris Townsend, her father suspects deceit and strongly opposes the match.
As Catherine is torn between obedience and desire, Henry James masterfully explores the psychological tensions within family, the subtle cruelties of social expectations, and the cost of personal independence. With elegant prose and penetrating insight, Washington Sq
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Gelince Haber VerSet in 19th-century New York, Washington Square is a quietly powerful novel about love, control, and moral courage. At its center is Catherine Sloper, a shy and unassuming young woman living under the emotional shadow of her brilliant but cold-hearted father, Dr. Austin Sloper. When Catherine falls in love with the charming and ambitious Morris Townsend, her father suspects deceit and strongly opposes the match.
As Catherine is torn between obedience and desire, Henry James masterfully explores the psychological tensions within family, the subtle cruelties of social expectations, and the cost of personal independence. With elegant prose and penetrating insight, Washington Square is a timeless study of character and resilience—one of James’s most accessible and enduring novels.
