Helene's review
Washington Square (Modern Library Classics)
by Henry James
Helene's review
Washington Square (Modern Library Classics) by Henry James
Helene's review
rating:
I have actually read and re-read this novel quite a few times on my own and have taught it at least twice. Although the language can make the novel a bit elusive from time -to time, on the whole, students in the end love Catherine and admire her for standing up to her father on many occasions since she is the same age as they are and endures many of the same trials as they do. It is interesting to see James look at the world through Catherine's eyes. Quite a difficult feat. I am curious to know if Edith Wharton helped him since Catherine Sloper reminds me a little of the main character in Wharton's novel, HOUSE OF MIRTH.
Wharton and James enjoyed a genial relationship as friends and collegues.
Wharton and James enjoyed a genial relationship as friends and collegues.
