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He is, obviously, "physical" rather than intellectual, "un. conscious" rather than subtly self-preoccupied; and though he. does not act from any articulated moral code, he responds to life. with the healthy reflexes of a "natural gentleman." His room, the "one monstrosity at Poynton," indicates the aesthetic aliena.
By contrast with the rich social tapestry of The Wings of the Dove – James's leisurely, if critical, unfolding of the interlocking patterns of private aspiration or commitment and communal pressure or support – The Spoils of Poynton presents a far sparser canvas. The structure of the novel is highly formalized, its cast of characters small, and the central problem of the narrative (at ...
26 de abr. de 1970 · The Spoils Of Poynton的剧情简介 · · · · · ·. Adapted from the 1897 novel by Henry James, this four-part British miniseries was set in motion by the death of Mr. Gereth, lord and master of the English estate of Poynton Park. The "spoils" referred to the valuable art works and furnishings housed within Poynton, and which proved to be a ...
6 de sept. de 2023 · Last Updated September 6, 2023. Henry James's novel The Spoils of Poynton is the story of a battle of deception and espionage between a mother and son in an attempt to gain control of the valuable ...
16 de nov. de 2006 · The spoils of Poynton by James, Henry, 1843-1916. Publication date 1897 Publisher London : William Heinemann Collection cdl; americana Contributor University of California Libraries Language English. Copy 1897a and copy 1897a2 from Dr. and Mrs. MacKinley Helm Collection; copy 1897a2 has bookplate of Esther Fiske Hammond
6 de abr. de 2010 · The spoils of Poynton by James, Henry, 1843-1916. Publication date 1924 Publisher Norfolk, Conn., New Directions Collection internetarchivebooks; americana Contributor Internet Archive Language English. 323 p. 19 cm Notes. No TOC. Addeddate 2010-04-06 15:02:14 Bookplateleaf 0002 Boxid IA110408 Camera Canon 5D
1 de mar. de 1988 · 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 ...
