The Island Pharisees
Author: John Galsworthy
Binding: Hardback
Published: HERON BOOKS
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Book: Good
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Pages: Good
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John Galsworthy's The Island Pharisees offers a biting social commentary, presenting a vivid portrait of Edwardian England's upper-middle class. This novel chronicles the journey of a young man who, returning from the continent, finds himself increasingly alienated by the hypocrisy and rigid conventions of his own society. Galsworthy masterfully illustrates the moral compromises and superficiality prevalent among the privileged, exposing the chasm between outward respectability and inner truth. The narrative maintains a sharp, critical tone, inviting readers to question societal norms and the nature of genuine virtue. It ultimately argues for a more authentic existence beyond the confines of class and expectation.
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Author: John Galsworthy
Binding: Hardback
Published: HERON BOOKS
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
John Galsworthy's The Island Pharisees offers a biting social commentary, presenting a vivid portrait of Edwardian England's upper-middle class. This novel chronicles the journey of a young man who, returning from the continent, finds himself increasingly alienated by the hypocrisy and rigid conventions of his own society. Galsworthy masterfully illustrates the moral compromises and superficiality prevalent among the privileged, exposing the chasm between outward respectability and inner truth. The narrative maintains a sharp, critical tone, inviting readers to question societal norms and the nature of genuine virtue. It ultimately argues for a more authentic existence beyond the confines of class and expectation.
