CURRENTLY READING
Washington Square by Henry James
Monday, January 6 through Wednesday, January 29, 2025
Read by Karl Schmidt
Written in 1880, but taking place in the Regency period, Washington Square is about a father’s attempts to thwart a romance between his naïve daughter and the man he believes wishes to marry her solely for her fortune. The father’s efforts are thwarted by his scheming sister who believes that true love conquers all. But is it love or greed?
THEME: Edward MacDowell: Fireside Tales, Op 61; Calico Winds (Albany Troy 693)
(Public Domain)
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Latest Episodes
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Washington Square 11 of 18 – The Tour Of Europe
Dr. Sloper decides to take Catherine on a tour of Europe in the hopes she will forget about Morris. To Catherine’s surprise Morris approves of the idea. The six month […]
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Washington Square 10 of 18 – Aunt Lavinia Interferes…Again
Dr. Sloper is amused and surprised by Catherine’s refusal to give Morris up, but he still refuses to give his consent. Aunt Lavinia meets again with Morris, but this time […]
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Washington Square 9 of 18 – Waiting For Her Father’s Approval
Dr. Sloper confront Aunt Lavinia about her meddling. Aunt Lavinia responds by telling Catherine to “draw out” her grieving over her father’s decision. Catherine agrees to meet with Morris “one […]
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Washington Square 8 of 18 – Catherine Makes A Stand
Aunt Lavinia is surprised and outraged when Catherine becomes angry upon learning of Lavinia’s secret trysts with Morris. Catherine then confronts her father and tells him that she will not […]
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Washington Square 7 of 18 – Aunt Lavinia Interferes
Mrs. Montgomery implores Dr. Sloper to not let Catherine marry her brother. Dr. Sloper is surprised by Catherine’s passive, unemotional response to the news. Catherine writes Morris asking that he […]
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