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The Island Pharisees: The Novels, Tales, and Plays of John Galsworthy, Devon Ed.
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Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025752013
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 374
Weight: 1.15
Height: 0.77 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
The Island Pharisees is a compelling social satire that delves into the rigid structures and moral hypocrisies of early 20th-century British society. Written by Nobel Prize-winning author John Galsworthy, the novel follows the journey of Richard Shelton, a man of comfortable means who begins to question the complacent and judgmental attitudes of his own social class. As Shelton travels and interacts with a diverse cast of characters, he becomes increasingly aware of the Pharisaism that permeates his world-a blend of self-righteousness and willful blindness toward the suffering and struggles of others.
The narrative serves as a sharp critique of the Edwardian establishment, exploring themes of class consciousness, convention, and the difficulty of maintaining individual integrity within a conformist society. Galsworthy's keen observational skills and psychological depth are on full display, as he exposes the ironies and contradictions of a ruling class more concerned with appearances than genuine morality. The Island Pharisees remains a significant literary work for its insightful portrayal of the tensions between social duty and personal conscience, offering a timeless reflection on the barriers that divide human experience.
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