The Spoils of Poynton

by Henry James

Overview

This half-length novel describes the struggle between Mrs. Gereth, a widow of impeccable taste and iron will, and her son Owen over a houseful of precious antique furniture. The story is largely told from the viewpoint of Fleda Vetch, a young woman in love with Owen but sympathetic to Mrs. Gereth's anguish over losing the antiques she patiently collected.

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Product Details

BN ID:	2940014725712
Publisher:	A & L eBooks
Publication date:	05/31/2012
Sold by:	Barnes & Noble
Format:	eBook
File size:	691 KB

About the Author

Date of Birth:

April 15, 1843

Date of Death:

February 28, 1916

Place of Birth:

New York, New York

Place of Death:

London, England

Education:

Attended school in France and Switzerland; Harvard Law School, 1862-63