Outcry

Henry James

In Outcry, a proud but financially struggling British aristocrat faces a storm of public outrage as he contemplates selling a renowned painting to a wealthy American art collector intent on acquiring priceless masterpieces from Europe. The situation escalates when his spirited younger daughter and her outspoken art critic friend rally against the sale, igniting a passionate debate about heritage and ownership. Will they succeed in thwarting the sale, or will the allure of wealth prove too powerful? - Summary by shih-ping

  1. Feb 13

    001 - Book I Chapter I

    In Outcry, a proud but financially struggling British aristocrat faces a storm of public outrage as he contemplates selling a renowned painting to a wealthy American art collector intent on acquiring priceless masterpieces from Europe. The situation escalates when his spirited younger daughter and her outspoken art critic friend rally against the sale, igniting a passionate debate about heritage and ownership. Will they succeed in thwarting the sale, or will the allure of wealth prove too powerful? - Summary by shih-ping

    31 min

  2. Feb 13

    002 - Book I Chapter II

    In Outcry, a proud but financially struggling British aristocrat faces a storm of public outrage as he contemplates selling a renowned painting to a wealthy American art collector intent on acquiring priceless masterpieces from Europe. The situation escalates when his spirited younger daughter and her outspoken art critic friend rally against the sale, igniting a passionate debate about heritage and ownership. Will they succeed in thwarting the sale, or will the allure of wealth prove too powerful? - Summary by shih-ping

    12 min

  3. Feb 13

    003 - Book I Chapter III

    In Outcry, a proud but financially struggling British aristocrat faces a storm of public outrage as he contemplates selling a renowned painting to a wealthy American art collector intent on acquiring priceless masterpieces from Europe. The situation escalates when his spirited younger daughter and her outspoken art critic friend rally against the sale, igniting a passionate debate about heritage and ownership. Will they succeed in thwarting the sale, or will the allure of wealth prove too powerful? - Summary by shih-ping

    13 min

  4. Feb 13

    004 - Book I Chapter IV

    In Outcry, a proud but financially struggling British aristocrat faces a storm of public outrage as he contemplates selling a renowned painting to a wealthy American art collector intent on acquiring priceless masterpieces from Europe. The situation escalates when his spirited younger daughter and her outspoken art critic friend rally against the sale, igniting a passionate debate about heritage and ownership. Will they succeed in thwarting the sale, or will the allure of wealth prove too powerful? - Summary by shih-ping

    21 min

  5. Feb 13

    005 - Book I Chapter V

    In Outcry, a proud but financially struggling British aristocrat faces a storm of public outrage as he contemplates selling a renowned painting to a wealthy American art collector intent on acquiring priceless masterpieces from Europe. The situation escalates when his spirited younger daughter and her outspoken art critic friend rally against the sale, igniting a passionate debate about heritage and ownership. Will they succeed in thwarting the sale, or will the allure of wealth prove too powerful? - Summary by shih-ping

    13 min

  6. Feb 13

    006 - Book I Chapter VI

    In Outcry, a proud but financially struggling British aristocrat faces a storm of public outrage as he contemplates selling a renowned painting to a wealthy American art collector intent on acquiring priceless masterpieces from Europe. The situation escalates when his spirited younger daughter and her outspoken art critic friend rally against the sale, igniting a passionate debate about heritage and ownership. Will they succeed in thwarting the sale, or will the allure of wealth prove too powerful? - Summary by shih-ping

    14 min

  7. Feb 13

    007 - Book I Chapter VII

    In Outcry, a proud but financially struggling British aristocrat faces a storm of public outrage as he contemplates selling a renowned painting to a wealthy American art collector intent on acquiring priceless masterpieces from Europe. The situation escalates when his spirited younger daughter and her outspoken art critic friend rally against the sale, igniting a passionate debate about heritage and ownership. Will they succeed in thwarting the sale, or will the allure of wealth prove too powerful? - Summary by shih-ping

    14 min

  8. Feb 13

    008 - Book I Chapter VIII

    In Outcry, a proud but financially struggling British aristocrat faces a storm of public outrage as he contemplates selling a renowned painting to a wealthy American art collector intent on acquiring priceless masterpieces from Europe. The situation escalates when his spirited younger daughter and her outspoken art critic friend rally against the sale, igniting a passionate debate about heritage and ownership. Will they succeed in thwarting the sale, or will the allure of wealth prove too powerful? - Summary by shih-ping

    23 min
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In Outcry, a proud but financially struggling British aristocrat faces a storm of public outrage as he contemplates selling a renowned painting to a wealthy American art collector intent on acquiring priceless masterpieces from Europe. The situation escalates when his spirited younger daughter and her outspoken art critic friend rally against the sale, igniting a passionate debate about heritage and ownership. Will they succeed in thwarting the sale, or will the allure of wealth prove too powerful? - Summary by shih-ping

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  • Creator
    Henry James
  • Episodes
    20
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Copyright Family and Culture
  • Show Website
    Outcry