基本信息出版社：Pocket Books
页码：266 页
出版日期：2001年07月
ISBN：0743421892
条形码：9780743421898
版本：1
装帧：简装
开本：32开 Pages Per Sheet
丛书名：Enriched Classics (Washington Square)
外文书名：华盛顿广场

内容简介 Book Description
The plot of Washington Square has the simplicity of old-fashioned melodrama: a plain-looking, good-hearted young woman, the only child of a rich widower, is pursued by a charming but unscrupulous man who seeks the wealth she will presumably inherit. On this premise, Henry James constructed one of his most memorable novels, a story in which love is answered with betrayal and loyalty leads inexorably to despair."
　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　-- from the Introduction by Peter Conn

In Washington Square (1880), Henry James reminisces about the New York he had known thirty years before as he tells the story of Catherine Sloper and her fortune-seeking suitor Morris Townsend. This perceptively drawn human drama is James' most accessible work and an enduring literary triumph.

Washington Square Press' Enriched Classics present the great works of world literature enhanced for the contemporary reader. This edition of Washington Square has been prepared by Peter Conn, Andrea Mitchell Professor of Englishat the University of Pennsylvania. It includes his introduction, notes, selection of critical excerpts, and suggestions for further reading as well as a unique visual essay of period illustrations and photographs.

Synopsis:
This edition of James's classic novel of 19th century love between star-crossed lovers includes special features such as a lively introduction with essential biographical and historical background, critical perspectives both traditional and contemporary, and a unique visual essay composed of authentic period illustrations and photographs that help bring every word to life.

From Library Journal
Like Chopin's work above, this also features period photos and a plastic jacket. The classics have become hot film properties, and the forthcoming feature film version of this book should bring readers into the library looking for the original.

Book Dimension:
length: (cm)17.4 　　　 　　　　　 　 width:(cm)10.8