The Spoils of Poynton by Henry James
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| Author | James, Henry, 1843-1916 |
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| Title | The Spoils of Poynton |
| Note | Reading ease score: 79.3 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
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| Summary | "The Spoils of Poynton" by Henry James is a novel written in the late 19th century. The story centers around Mrs. Adela Gereth, a stylish and cultured widow faced with the anxiety of losing her beloved home, Poynton, to her son Owen's potential marriage to a woman of contrasting tastes and values. The narrative explores themes of aesthetics, social class, and the emotional intricacies of familial relationships through Mrs. Gereth's struggles with her feelings and societal expectations. The opening of the novel introduces Mrs. Gereth as she prepares for a church outing, navigating the discomfort of her surroundings and the aesthetic "ugliness" of Waterbath, where she and her son are currently staying. Her appreciation for beauty leads her to form an immediate connection with Fleda Vetch, a young woman she observes to have a similar sensibility. As they bond over their distaste for the decor of the house, Mrs. Gereth reveals her concerns about her son Owen possibly marrying Mona Brigstock, a young woman from a less cultured background. This internal conflict sets the stage for the societal and familial tensions that will unfold, as Mrs. Gereth grapples with her attachment to Poynton and her fears about its future under the stewardship of someone deemed aesthetically and morally inferior. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PS: Language and Literatures: American and Canadian literature |
| Subject | Inheritance and succession -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | Country homes -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 33325 |
| Release Date | Aug 2, 2010 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
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