Publisher's Synopsis
Privilege: A Novel of the Transition is a novel written by Michael Sadleir and published in 1921. The book is set in the early 20th century and follows the story of a young man named Piers Otway who is born into a life of privilege and wealth. Piers is a charming and charismatic man who is used to getting what he wants, but his life is turned upside down when he falls in love with a woman who is not of his social class.As Piers navigates the complexities of his relationship with this woman, he also has to confront the changing social and political landscape of England during the time of the First World War. The book explores themes of class, privilege, love, and loss, and offers a glimpse into the lives of the wealthy elite during a time of great change and upheaval.Overall, Privilege: A Novel of the Transition is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a nuanced look at the complexities of social class and the challenges of navigating relationships in a rapidly changing world.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.