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The narrative centers on the complex dynamics between Mrs. Gereth, her exquisite art collection, and her son Owen, who plans to marry a shallow woman, jeopardizing her cherished possessions. Through the eyes of Fleda Vetch, a perceptive young woman who befriends Mrs. Gereth and develops feelings for Owen, the story explores themes of desire, loss, and the clash between personal values and societal expectations. The tension between art, love, and family loyalty unfolds in the opulent setting of Poynton, revealing deep emotional stakes.
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The Spoils of Poynton, Henry James
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- Année de publication
- 2024
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- Langue
- Anglais
- Auteurs
- Henry James
- Éditeur
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- Publié
- 2024
- Format
- souple
- Pages
- 198
- ISBN13
- 9781006798955
- Séries
- Mots clés
- Fiction, Thème historique, Classiques, Littérature américaine, 19e siècle
- Évaluation
- 3,65 sur 5
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- The narrative centers on the complex dynamics between Mrs. Gereth, her exquisite art collection, and her son Owen, who plans to marry a shallow woman, jeopardizing her cherished possessions. Through the eyes of Fleda Vetch, a perceptive young woman who befriends Mrs. Gereth and develops feelings for Owen, the story explores themes of desire, loss, and the clash between personal values and societal expectations. The tension between art, love, and family loyalty unfolds in the opulent setting of Poynton, revealing deep emotional stakes.