02213cam a22003253u 4500 2771 UtSlPG 20260610133103.0 m cr n 260607r2006||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933 The Island Pharisees Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2006 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2006-06-14 Produced by David Widger "The Island Pharisees" by John Galsworthy is a novel written during the early 20th century. The book explores the conflicts between traditional societal expectations and individual desires through the journey of its protagonist, Shelton, as well as his interaction with various characters who embody different facets of British society. The opening of the novel introduces us to Shelton as he embarks on a train journey from Dover to London. During this trip, he encounters a diverse group of fellow passengers which serves to highlight the varying attitudes and moralities present within society. A pivotal moment occurs when Shelton aids a distressed young foreign girl who lacks the money for her train ticket, attracting attention and judgment from the other passengers. As Shelton navigates this encounter and reflects on the reactions of those around him, he begins to question the complacency and moral rigidity of societal norms, setting the stage for his internal struggle throughout the narrative. This initial scene serves to illustrate the broader themes of the book, including the nature of virtue, social expectations, and the pursuit of personal truth amidst a conformist society. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified London (England) -- Fiction England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Upper class -- England -- Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2771 44847 44847