The Spoils of Poynton (Penguin Classics)
by Henry James
Henry James's novel examines the bitter dispute over a house and its treasured collection of art and furnishings.
About This Book
The Spoils of Poynton explores the struggle over a house filled with beautiful furnishings and art objects.
Henry James examines the conflict between material desire and personal integrity.
The narrative follows the tensions that arise when ownership and appreciation of fine things are at stake.
Through subtle observation, the novel reveals the social and emotional stakes involved in possession and loss.
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