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Washington Square
Written by Henry James
Narrated by Adam Sims
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Washington Square tells the poignant and gently comic story of Catherine Sloper, a sweet and unassuming young heiress, and her fortune-seeking suitor Morris Townsend. Set in New York City during the 1840s, the story follows Ms Sloper’s conflicts with her concerned father, who attempts to thwart Mr Townsend, and her busybody aunt, who encourages the attachment. But amid all the duplicity and folly, Ms Sloper slowly grows towards independence and maturity, and begins to make her own decisions.
Author
Henry James
Henry James (1843-1916), the son of the religious philosopher Henry James Sr. and brother of the psychologist and philosopher William James, published many important novels including Daisy Miller, The Wings of the Dove, The Golden Bowl, and The Ambassadors.
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Reviews for Washington Square
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- Rating: 3 out of 5 stars3/5At the instance of my fellow TCM viewers of “THE HEIRESS” which is based on this novel, I listened to WASHINGTON SQUARE.
First I would like to say that the book did more “telling” than “showing” which has become a HUGE no-no in today’s editorial novelistic endeavors.
(trust me, I know).
If you have seen the movie ( as I have) prior to reading I assure you that your mind will be focused on the images of two spectacular Actors, Olvia de Havilland and Mongomery Clift.
Also you will be disappointed that the book was not as… fulfilling as the movie which was excellent, and I applaud the screen writers for the particular spins, not only on the characters but a wonderfully most excellent revenge ending.
In the novel father seemed to juxtapose between abject disregard and obligatory affection for his daughter, which he showed NONE of in the film.
Catherine’s characterization too was not as good in the book as she was in the film. The writer’s took some terrific creative licensing when they depicted her in the park as her father was dying and she refused to go to his bedside. While in the novel, it goes on until both are in their latter years and she took care of him until he died.
In the novel you have a semblance (because of the times ,and Morris’ less than near do well worth) what he’s up to, but the movie serves up his movies deliciously.
All in all it was a decent read, but the movie was far better. - Rating: 5 out of 5 stars5/5Excellently written and read. Such a gem of a classic.