Washington Square

by Henry James Jr.

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Published April 1, 1964 by Signet Classics .
Written in

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Edition Notes

Signet Classic

The Physical Object
Number of Pages	192
ID Numbers
Open Library	OL7576831M
ISBN 10	0451519906
ISBN 10	9780451519900

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Washington Square: Top Ten Quotations p. 11 The narrator’s insertion concerning Catherine’s gluttony is an indicator of the way Catherine is depicted in mainly . Catherine Catherine is one of the central characters. It is often stressed how she is plain and is ordinary rather than extraordinary. These somewhat negative attributes are derived mainly from her father’s perception of her. Dr Sloper He is notable for his use of irony, sarcasm and lack of sympathy. This lack of sympathy is in itself ironic given that he is a trusted doctor. Morris Townsend.

Novelist Arthur Phillips describes “Washington Square” by Henry James as “a very modern novel indeed: all questions, no answers,” which is exactly right. This novel’s plot is fairly simple and easy to follow; its language, while at times antiquated and erudite, is not very difficult to decipher or understand. Its length is average: a little. “Washington Square” begins with shy, unattractive Catherine Sloper, an heiress who is moving past the first bloom of her youth—living under the roof of her handsome, domineering father, Doctor Sloper. She is susceptible to the charms of Morris Townsend, a lovely man without a conscience or money of his own. Open the Amazon app and scan the QR code on the counter --Magic Internet Stuff-- 3. Sign on the touchpad 4. Take your merchandise and enjoy! Maybe this is how commerce will work.. melding online and brick and mortar together.. but for now Amazon Books is novel and new, and I'll pop in every time I'm at Washington Square/5(23).

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