A Brief Introduction to The Novel in Washington Square

Washington Square 1 is a book published by Mingyou Teaching and Research Press in February 2003. The writer is Henry James.

2. In new york in the19th century, the symbol of success was to own a house in Washington Square, and Dr. Austin Sloper was a successful person. He lives in fashion. He is funny, clever and witty, and he is very popular. None of these characteristics can be seen in his daughter Catherine. She is a kind and simple girl, who loves and worships her father, and wholeheartedly wants to please her father, but she is very disappointed. Dr slope never expected anything interesting or exciting to happen to Catherine.

But life in Washington Square has become very unstable. There is a romance here. A handsome young man came here to pursue Catherine. Catherine's aunt, the simple-minded Mrs. Penniman, was very happy about it; She found Maurice Townsend very charming. Catherine certainly thinks so. However, Dr. Sloper has a very different view of young Mr. Townsend. The doctor is rich and knows that Catherine will inherit $30,000 a year after her death. He wants to know why such a handsome young man pursues his boring daughter.