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Washington Square (Blackstone Audio Edition)

By: Henry James
Narrated by: Lloyd James
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About this listen

 On New York City's Washington Square lives Catherine Sloper, a shy and plain-looking young woman who is tyrannized by her wealthy, overbearing father. When young Morris Townsend begins to court her, Dr. Sloper, distrusting his motives, threatens to disinherit Catherine.

In accordance with her father's suspicions, young Townsend disappears, leaving Catherine to humiliation, heartache, and lonely spinsterhood. Years later, after her father's death, Townsend returns, and Catherine must make up her own mind about his intentions.

This 1881 novel was adapted into the popular movie The Heiress.

(P)1999 Blackstone Audio Inc. Classics Military Heartfelt War

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"Washington Square is a perfectly balanced novel...a work of surpassing refinement and interest." (Elizabeth Hardwick)
"It's James at the top of his form." ( AudioFile)
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I almost gave up on Henry James after The Golden Bowl which I found almost impenetrable. Washington Square is much simpler, a terrific tale with fine lines beautifully delivered that leave you hanging till the last moment. This work is a tribute to the quiet steadfast strength of character of a young woman, who with dignity overcomes injustice served on her. Enough is enough. How uplifting a message and what a role model.

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Well written story giving a glimpse of the distant past. Well narrated , a great free listen

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I am in a phase of enjoying this period in New York’s social life. Both James and Edith Wharton are wonderful writers in comparison modern authors seem to lack the depth of vision and power of observation. When people say that a book is ‘well written’ these books should form the template of their view. I don’t believe that I make these remarks with judgement obscured by the novelty of the style or fascination with the period in which they were written!

A story of two halves

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This is such a tremendous reading of this Henry James novel. A friend recommended this book to me, I’ve read it some time ago, the atmosphere of this thoughtful book is captured by the reader whose voice is perfect.

An amazing novel beautifully read

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Wonderful delivery of a Henry James’ sad novel. A short absorbing listen and the evocation of the nineteenth century mores in America are delightful

Well read.

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