| The Spoils of Poynton Contributor(s): James (Author) |
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ISBN: 0199552487 ISBN-13: 9780199552481 Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA OUR PRICE: $11.66 Product Type: Paperback Published: November 2008 Annotation: Mrs. Gareth, widowed chatelaine of Poynton, is fighting to keep her house with its priceless objets d'art from her son Owen and his lovely, utterly philistine fiancee. When she discovers that her young friend and sympathized Fleda Vetch is secretly in love with Owen, she thrusts her into the battle-line. The power struggle that ensues between the three women leaves Owen vacillating. What is at stake is not the mere possession of tables and chairs; it is, for Fleda, a conflict between aesthetic ideals, ethical imperatives, and her innermost feelings, in which she risks betraying, and being betrayed by, all that she holds most dear. |
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| BISAC Categories: - Fiction | Literary - Fiction | Classics |
| Dewey: FIC |
| Lexile Measure: 1120 |
| Series: Oxford World's Classics (Paperback) |
| Physical Information: 0.5" H x 5" W x 7.6" (0.40 lbs) 256 pages |
| Themes: - Cultural Region - British Isles |
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| Publisher Description: Mrs. Gereth, widowed chatelaine of Poynton, is fighting to keep her house with its priceless objets d'art from her son Owen and his lovely, utterly philistine fiancée. When she discovers that her young friend and sympathizer Fleda Vetch is secretly in love with Owen, she thrusts her into the battle-line. The power struggle that ensues between the three women leaves Owen vacillating. What is at stake is not the mere possession of tables and chairs; it is, for Fleda, a conflict between aesthetic ideals, ethical imperatives, and her innermost feelings, in which she risks betraying, and being betrayed by, all that she holds most dear. About the Series: For over 100 years Oxford World's Classics has made available the broadest spectrum of literature from around the globe. Each affordable volume reflects Oxford's commitment to scholarship, providing the most accurate text plus a wealth of other valuable features, including expert introductions by leading authorities, voluminous notes to clarify the text, up-to-date bibliographies for further study, and much more. |