He loves her, he loves her not, he loves her, he loves her not... Rarely have matters of the heart been as opaque as in this novel. "Washington Square," one of James' most famous and beloved works, reveals his mastery in analyzing the depths of human nature. This new translation unlocks the complex, allusive language of the author and finally allows for the highest reading pleasure in German. Catherine Sloper is a shy, pale girl in every respect—and one of the best matches in New York. When the attractive adventurer Morris Townsend courts her, she willingly responds to his advances. However, Catherine's father, who is also the guardian of her fortune, suspects Townsend of being a fortune hunter and wants to prevent a marriage at all costs. Torn between childish duty and the desire for self-fulfillment.