Publisher's Synopsis
The Island Pharisees is a novel written by John Galsworthy. The story is set on the fictional island of Puritanism, where the wealthy and influential families of the town are the ""Pharisees"" who uphold strict moral codes and religious beliefs. The plot revolves around the conflict between the old and new generations of the island's elite, as the younger generation begins to question the rigid traditions of their elders. The central character of the novel is Leonard Ferrar, a young lawyer who returns to the island after studying in London. Leonard is a reformer who challenges the conservative views of the Pharisees and their patriarchal leader, Simeon Fenellan. He falls in love with Rachel, the daughter of Simeon, but their relationship is opposed by her father and the rest of the Pharisees. The novel explores themes of class, tradition, and morality, as well as the tension between individual freedom and group conformity. Galsworthy's writing is known for its social commentary and critique of Victorian society, and The Island Pharisees is no exception. The novel is a thought-provoking and engaging read that offers insight into the complexities of human relationships and the struggle for personal and social change.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.
