The Works of Henry James, Vol. 32 (of 36): The Sacred Fount; The Spoils of Poynt
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Item specifics
- Condition
- Artist
- James, Henry
- ISBN
- 9781662716119
- Book Title
- Works of Henry James, Vol. 32 (Of 36) : the Sacred Fount; the Spoils of Poynton
- Book Series
- Moon Classics Ser.
- Publisher
- Queenior LLC
- Item Length
- 8.5 in
- Publication Year
- 2020
- Format
- Hardcover
- Language
- English
- Item Height
- 1.1 in
- Genre
- Fiction
- Topic
- Classics
- Item Weight
- 24.5 Oz
- Item Width
- 5.5 in
- Number of Pages
- 432 Pages
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Queenior LLC
ISBN-10
1662716117
ISBN-13
9781662716119
eBay Product ID (ePID)
26050396498
Product Key Features
Book Title
Works of Henry James, Vol. 32 (Of 36) : the Sacred Fount; the Spoils of Poynton
Number of Pages
432 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
2020
Topic
Classics
Genre
Fiction
Book Series
Moon Classics Ser.
Format
Hardcover
Dimensions
Item Height
1.1 in
Item Weight
24.5 Oz
Item Length
8.5 in
Item Width
5.5 in
Additional Product Features
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Trade
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Synopsis
The Sacred Fount is a novel by Henry James, first published in 1901. The Spoils of Poynton is a novel by Henry James, first published under the title The Old Things as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly in 1896 and then as a book in 1897., The Sacred Fount is a novel by Henry James, first published in 1901. This strange, often baffling book concerns an unnamed narrator who attempts to discover the truth about the love lives of his fellow guests at a weekend party in the English countryside. He spurns the "detective and keyhole" methods as ignoble, and instead tries to decipher these relationships purely from the behavior and appearance of each guest. He expends huge resources of energy and ingenuity on his theories, much to the bemusement of some people at the party. As he waits for the train to take him to a weekend party in the country, the narrator notices that Gilbert Long seems much more assured and lively than before. He also sees that Mrs. Brissenden (nicknamed "Mrs. Briss") is much younger-looking than her husband, though she's actually ten years older. The narrator begins to theorize that Long and Mrs. Briss are getting their vitality, vampire-like, from the "sacred fount" of their sexual partners' energy. At first, the narrator theorizes that the source of Long's newfound assurance and intelligence is a certain Lady John. The Spoils of Poynton is a novel by Henry James, first published under the title The Old Things as a serial in The Atlantic Monthly in 1896 and then as a book in 1897. This novel traces the shifting relations among three people and a magnificent collection of art, decorative arts, and furniture arrayed like jewels in a country house called Poynton. Mrs. Gereth, a widow of impeccable taste and iron will, formed the collection over decades only to have it torn away from her when her son Owen decides to marry a frivolous woman. The story is largely told from the viewpoint of Fleda Vetch, a keenly intelligent young woman of straitened circumstances who, shortly after becoming the intimate friend and companion of Mrs. Gereth, falls in love with Owen. Sympathetic to Mrs. Gereth's anguish over losing the fine things she patiently collected, Fleda shuttles between the estranged mother and son, becoming ever more involved in their affairs. Widow Adela Gereth tells the sensitive and tasteful Fleda Vetch that she's afraid her son Owen (heir to the family home Poynton) will marry the coarse Mona Brigstock. Mrs Gereth dreads the prospect of her painstakingly collected furniture and other art objects being given up to a philistine wife, while being left to live alone in Ricks, a small and coarsely designed cottage bequeathed to her. Owen in turn enlists Fleda to get his mother to leave with a minimum of fuss. Fleda is shocked to find that Mrs Gereth has decorated Ricks with many of the best pieces from Poynton. Owen reports that Mona is angry with the 'theft' of the valuable heirlooms, and consequently becomes colder towards him. Meanwhile, he begins to show an attraction to Fleda and eventually declares his love for her. Fleda insists that he honour his engagement to Mona unless she breaks it off.
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- o***o (29)- Feedback left by buyer.Past 6 monthsVerified purchaseOrdered Naomi book, the condition of both books is/was great. I am a collector and fan, so this was a deal, as others were selling this at ridiculous prices. I was also surprised the large pink Naomi box was included, and wasn’t expecting it. Quality, as described, quick delivery. Would shop this seller again.Naomi (#387208158484)
- m***e (2153)- Feedback left by buyer.Past yearVerified purchaseWonderful set of books! Pristine. Very pleased. As advertised. Very good price. Items were wrapped and packed securely: books individually wrapped in packing paper, bubble wrap for cushion, sturdy cardboard box - great job!! Fast post. Free shipping (nice!). Worry free transaction. Thank you!Album of American History, 4 Volume Set, Colonial Period; 1738-1853; 1853-1893.. (#383587204152)