The Spoils of Poynton
(Paperback)
Publishing Details
The Spoils of Poynton
By (Author) Henry James
Edited by David Lodge
Introduction by David Lodge
Notes by Patricia Crick
Penguin Books Ltd
Penguin Classics
29th October 1987
29th October 1987
United Kingdom
Classifications
Physical Properties
Paperback
256
Width 133mm, Height 199mm, Spine 16mm
192g
Description
Mrs Gereth is convinced that Fleda Vetch would make the perfect daughter-in-law. Only the dreamy, highly-strung young woman can genuinely appreciate, and perhaps eventually share, Mrs Gereth's passion for her 'things' - the antique treasures she has amassed at Poynton Park in the south of England. Owen Gereth, however, has inconveniently become engaged to the uncultured Mona Brigstock. As a dramatic family quarrel unfolds, the hesitating Fleda is drawn in, yet she remains reluctant to captivate Owen, who seems as attracted to her as she is to him. Is she motivated by scruple or fear In The Spoils of Poynton (1897), Henry James created a work of exquisite ambiguity in his depiction of three women fighting for the allegiance of one weak-willed man.
Author Bio
Henry James (1843-1916) was born in New York and settled in Europe in 1875. He was a regular contributor of reviews, critical essays, and short stories to American periodicals. He is best known for his many novels of American and European character.
