Publisher's Synopsis
The Island Pharisees by John Galsworthy is a novel set in the early 20th century on the fictional island of Purbeck in England. The story revolves around the lives of the upper-class families who reside on the island and their interactions with each other. The main characters are the Forsytes, who are wealthy and influential, and the Waterhouses, who are new to the island and are trying to establish themselves in society.The novel explores themes of class, social status, and morality. Galsworthy portrays the Forsytes as arrogant and self-righteous, while the Waterhouses are seen as more humble and genuine. The conflict between the two families arises when a young man from the Waterhouse family falls in love with a woman from the Forsyte family, leading to a clash of values and beliefs.The Island Pharisees is a satirical commentary on the hypocrisy and pretentiousness of the upper class, and the author uses his characters to expose the flaws and shortcomings of the society in which they live. The novel is a compelling read for those interested in the social and cultural history of England in the early 20th century, as well as for those who enjoy a well-crafted story with complex characters and intricate plotlines.After his journey up from Dover, Shelton was still fathering his luggage at Charing Cross, when the foreign girl passed him, and, in spite of his desire to say something cheering, he could get nothing out but a shame-faced smile. Her figure vanished, wavering into the hurly-burly; one of his bags had gone astray, and so all thought of her soon faded from his mind.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.
