- EAN13
- 9782385820503
- Éditeur
- Quick Read
- Date de publication
- 16/02/2024
- Langue
- anglais
- Fiches UNIMARC
- S'identifier
Livre numérique
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Aide EAN13 : 9782385820503
- Fichier EPUB, libre d'utilisation
- Fichier Mobipocket, libre d'utilisation
- Lecture en ligne, lecture en ligne
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Discover a new way to read classics with Quick Read.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each
chapter.
\- Reading time of the complete text: about 6 hours
\- Reading time of the summarized text: 29 minutes
"Washington Square" is a novel written by Henry James in 1880. The story
revolves around a father's efforts to prevent his daughter from marrying a man
he believes is only interested in her money. The plot was inspired by a real-
life incident shared with James by his friend, actress Fanny Kemble. The novel
portrays complex characters with their own motivations and rationalizations,
without depicting anyone as purely villainous. The protagonist, Catherine
Sloper, lives with her father, Dr. Austin Sloper, in 1840s New York City.
Despite her father's disapproval, Catherine becomes involved with Morris
Townsend, leading to conflict and the threat of disinheritance. The story
follows Catherine's journey as she navigates her relationship with Townsend
and her father's distrust. The novel ends without revealing Townsend's true
intentions, leaving the reader to interpret the outcome. "Washington Square"
has been adapted into a play called "The Heiress" and a film starring Olivia
de Havilland. The novel has received both praise and criticism, with James
himself considering it mediocre. Various adaptations of the story have been
made, including a ballet and an opera.
This Quick Read edition includes both the full text and a summary for each
chapter.
\- Reading time of the complete text: about 6 hours
\- Reading time of the summarized text: 29 minutes
"Washington Square" is a novel written by Henry James in 1880. The story
revolves around a father's efforts to prevent his daughter from marrying a man
he believes is only interested in her money. The plot was inspired by a real-
life incident shared with James by his friend, actress Fanny Kemble. The novel
portrays complex characters with their own motivations and rationalizations,
without depicting anyone as purely villainous. The protagonist, Catherine
Sloper, lives with her father, Dr. Austin Sloper, in 1840s New York City.
Despite her father's disapproval, Catherine becomes involved with Morris
Townsend, leading to conflict and the threat of disinheritance. The story
follows Catherine's journey as she navigates her relationship with Townsend
and her father's distrust. The novel ends without revealing Townsend's true
intentions, leaving the reader to interpret the outcome. "Washington Square"
has been adapted into a play called "The Heiress" and a film starring Olivia
de Havilland. The novel has received both praise and criticism, with James
himself considering it mediocre. Various adaptations of the story have been
made, including a ballet and an opera.
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