Washington Square (unabridged)
Label: NAXOS Catalog: NA0235 Format: CD Sims, AdamWashington Square tells the poignant and gently comic story of Catherine Sloper, a sweet and unassuming young heiress, and her fortune-seeking suitor Morris Townsend. Set in New York City during the 1840's, the story follows Ms. Sloper's conflicts with her concerned father, who attempts to thwart Mr. Townsend, and her busybody aunt, who encourages the attachment. But amid all the duplicity and folly, Ms. Sloper slowly grows towards independence and maturity, and begins to make her own decisions. Narrator Adam Sims is experienced in radio, television and theatre performances delivers a memorable reading on this release. Washington Square is one of the most popular and accessible Henry James novels, along with The Turn of the Screw and The Aspern Papers. Price: $41.98 |