"Washington Square" follows the life of Catherine Sloper, an intelligent but plain young woman in 19th-century New York City. Raised by her controlling father, Dr. Austin Sloper, a wealthy physician, Catherine struggles for her father's approval. When she falls in love with the charming but opportunistic Morris Townsend, her father disapproves, believing Morris is after her inheritance. As Catherine faces societal expectations and family dynamics, she grapples with love, heartbreak, and her quest for independence. The novel explores themes of social class, gender roles, and the tensions between duty and desire in a deeply psychological narrative. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

There are 232 pages in this book. This book was published in 2020 by Independently Published .