The Spoils of Poynton is a finely wrought novella by Henry James that explores the intersection of aesthetic taste, moral integrity, and personal desire. Set in the world of upper-middle-class England, the story centers on a conflict over the exquisite furnishings of a country estate, Poynton, which become the object of both emotional and symbolic value.
The novel follows Fleda Vetch, a young woman of refined sensibilities but modest means, who becomes entangled in a tense triangle with Owen Gereth, the heir to Poynton, and his domineering mother, Mrs. Gereth. The elder Mrs. Gereth is passionate about the artistic treasures she has assembled at the estate and is horrified at the prospect of them falling into the hands of Owen's fiancée, Mona Brigstock, whom she deems tasteless and vulgar.
Fleda, caught between loyalty, love, and principles, navigates a web of emotional and ethical dilemmas. The novel unfolds as a battle not just over property but over values, taste, and control—rendered with James's signature psychological depth and subtle irony.
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The novel follows Fleda Vetch, a young woman of refined sensibilities but modest means, who becomes entangled in a tense triangle with Owen Gereth, the heir to Poynton, and his domineering mother, Mrs. Gereth. The elder Mrs. Gereth is passionate about the artistic treasures she has assembled at the estate and is horrified at the prospect of them falling into the hands of Owen's fiancée, Mona Brigstock, whom she deems tasteless and vulgar.
Fleda, caught between loyalty, love, and principles, navigates a web of emotional and ethical dilemmas. The novel unfolds as a battle not just over property but over values, taste, and control—rendered with James's signature psychological depth and subtle irony.
The Spoils of Poynton
The Spoils of Poynton is a finely wrought novella by Henry James that explores the intersection of aesthetic taste, moral integrity, and personal desire. Set in the world of upper-middle-class England, the story centers on a conflict over the exquisite furnishings of a country estate, Poynton, which become the object of both emotional and symbolic value.
The novel follows Fleda Vetch, a young woman of refined sensibilities but modest means, who becomes entangled in a tense triangle with Owen Gereth, the heir to Poynton, and his domineering mother, Mrs. Gereth. The elder Mrs. Gereth is passionate about the artistic treasures she has assembled at the estate and is horrified at the prospect of them falling into the hands of Owen's fiancée, Mona Brigstock, whom she deems tasteless and vulgar.
Fleda, caught between loyalty, love, and principles, navigates a web of emotional and ethical dilemmas. The novel unfolds as a battle not just over property but over values, taste, and control—rendered with James's signature psychological depth and subtle irony.
The novel follows Fleda Vetch, a young woman of refined sensibilities but modest means, who becomes entangled in a tense triangle with Owen Gereth, the heir to Poynton, and his domineering mother, Mrs. Gereth. The elder Mrs. Gereth is passionate about the artistic treasures she has assembled at the estate and is horrified at the prospect of them falling into the hands of Owen's fiancée, Mona Brigstock, whom she deems tasteless and vulgar.
Fleda, caught between loyalty, love, and principles, navigates a web of emotional and ethical dilemmas. The novel unfolds as a battle not just over property but over values, taste, and control—rendered with James's signature psychological depth and subtle irony.
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| BN ID: | 2940184354873 |
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| Publisher: | Henry James |
| Publication date: | 04/18/2025 |
| Sold by: | Barnes & Noble |
| Format: | eBook |
| File size: | 383 KB |
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