Washington Square / The Europeans Author:Henry James Two short novels with an introduction by R.P. Blackmur. — Washington Square — What Catherine Sloper lacks in brains and beauty, she makes up for by being "very good." The handsome Morris Townsend would do anything to win her hand -- even if it means pretending... — The Europeans — A short novel by Henry James, published in 1878. It is essentially a ... more »comedy contrasting the behaviour and attitudes of two visitors from Europe with those of their relatives living in the 'new' world of New England.« less