James, Henry
The Spoils of Poynton (Classics)
- ISBN 13:
- 9780140432886
- author:
- James, Henry
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Penguin Classics
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 1987
- Pages:
- 256
- Genre:
- 19th century fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
The Spoils of Poynton by Henry James is a novel that explores the complex relationships between three women and one weak-willed man. At its centre is Fleda Vetch, a young woman with a dreamy nature who becomes embroiled in a dramatic family quarrel over her potential role as Owen Gereth's wife. Fleda finds herself drawn to Owen, yet remains reluctant to capture his attention, which seems equally attracted to her. As the story unfolds, it becomes clear that Fleda's motivations for this are not entirely altruistic. Henry James masterfully depicts a web of relationships and desires that are both nuanced and ambiguous. Published by Penguin in 1988, The Spoils of Poynton is part of the Penguin Classics series, which represents a global bookshelf of the best works throughout history and across genres and disciplines.
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