"Washington Square" is a novel by the famous American writer Henry James, which was published in 1880. This book tells the story of a young woman, Catherine Sloper, who lives in New York in the middle of the 19th century. She is the heir to a large property, but her appearance and character do not attract the attention of men. "Washington Square" is not just a story about love, but also a revelation of the psychology of the characters and internal conflicts. The novel reveals the themes of friendship and family relations, as well as the problems of relations between parents and children. Henry James successfully combined socio-psychological analysis with elements of drama and romance, which makes his work interesting for a wide range of readers. Reading "Washington Square", you will immerse yourself in the atmosphere of New York of the 19th century and feel the complexity of the relationships between the characters of this exciting story.