The Spoils of Poynton (Cyclopedia of Literary Places)
At a glance:
- Author: Henry James
- First Published: 1897
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Social realism
- Time of Work: Late nineteenth century
- Genres: Long fiction, Social realism
- Subjects: Values, Power, personal or social, Nineteenth century, Marriage, Beauty, England or English people, Greed, Houses, mansions, or manors, Aesthetics
- Locales: England
Places Discussed
Poynton. English home of Mrs. Gereth and her son that is the focus of the novel. Mrs. Gereth lived in the house with her husband until his death and intends to remain there until her son marries. The novel describes the house only in bits and pieces, sometimes in contrast with other places, but these descriptions are all aimed at showing how important the house is to the novel’s meanings.
The house and its furnishings appear to be in the very best of taste. For example, the house is wainscoted—an expensive feature, but one that is subdued and not...
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