Washington Square (The Unabridged Edition) (Annotated)
Enriched Edition. A tragicomic psychological drama of a sweet daughter, her unemotional father, and an aunt in 19th-century New YorkBy Henry James
Length8h 55m
About this audiobook
Washington Square (The Unabridged Edition) is Henry James's finely controlled study of innocence, authority, and emotional coercion in mid-nineteenth-century New York. Centered on Catherine Sloper, her wealthy but emotionally barren father, Dr. Austin Sloper, and the ambiguous suitor Morris Townsend, the novel transforms a domestic courtship plot into a rigorous moral drama. Its style is deceptively plain by Jamesian standards, yet its irony, psychological precision, and restrained narration place it firmly within the realist tradition while anticipating James's later explorations of consciousness and social constraint. Henry James, born in New York in 1843 and long resident in Europe, was uniquely positioned to examine American manners with both intimacy and detachment. His transatlantic life sharpened his interest in class, inheritance, refinement, and the often unspoken violence of social expectation. In Washington Square, James drew on family anecdote and his acute observation of bourgeois respectability to expose the cruelty that can inhabit rational judgment and paternal "care." This unabridged edition is recommended for readers seeking a compact but profound introduction to James's art. It rewards attention to nuance, silence, and motive, and remains one of the most accessible masterpieces of psychological realism.
This enriched edition has been carefully crafted to add value to your reading experience.
- A succinct Introduction situates the work's timeless appeal and themes.
- The Synopsis outlines the central plot, highlighting key developments without spoiling critical twists.
- A detailed Historical Context immerses you in the era's events and influences that shaped the writing.
- An Author Biography reveals milestones in the author's life, illuminating the personal insights behind the text.
- A thorough Analysis dissects symbols, motifs, and character arcs to unearth underlying meanings.
- Reflection questions prompt you to engage personally with the work's messages, connecting them to modern life.
- Hand‐picked Memorable Quotes shine a spotlight on moments of literary brilliance.
- Interactive footnotes clarify unusual references, historical allusions, and archaic phrases for an effortless, more informed read.
Audiobook details
GenreLiterary Classics, General Fiction
Length8 hrs 55 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateJul 31, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
23Chapter XVIII
2Introduction
24Chapter XIX
3Synopsis
25Chapter XX
4Historical Context
26Chapter XXI
5Author Biography
27Chapter XXII
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6Chapter I
28Chapter XXIII
7Chapter II
29Chapter XXIV
8Chapter III
30Chapter XXV
9Chapter IV
31Chapter XXVI
10Chapter V
32Chapter XXVII
11Chapter VI
33Chapter XXVIII
12Chapter VII
34Chapter XXIX
13Chapter VIII
35Chapter XXX
14Chapter IX
36Chapter XXXI
15Chapter X
37Chapter XXXII
16Chapter XI
38Chapter XXXIII
17Chapter XII
39Chapter XXXIV
18Chapter XIII
40Chapter XXXV
19Chapter XIV
41Analysis
20Chapter XV
42Reflection
21Chapter XVI
43Memorable Quotes
22Chapter XVII
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