The next meeting of the morning book club will be on Thursday, February 21st at 10:30 am. We will be discussing the classic, Washington Square, by Henry James.
Washington Square is a short novel by Henry James. Originally published in 1880 as a serial in Cornhill Magazine and Harper’s New Monthly Magazine, it is a structurally simple tragicomedy that recounts the conflict between a dull but sweet daughter and her brilliant, unemotional father. The plot of the novel is based upon a true story told to James by his close friend, British actress Fanny Kemble. The book is often compared with Jane Austen’s work for the clarity and grace of its prose and its intense focus on family relationships.
Call the library at 782-5733 to be put on hold for a copy.
The book is also immediately available online & can be downloaded from www.projectgutenberg.org.
All are invited to attend.
We are planning to show the Academy Award winning 1949 film based upon this story called, The Heiress, shortly thereafter-Date & time is TBA.
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