The Galsworthy, John 1867-1933 creator text utu 2006 monographic en 1 online resource : multiple file formats "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.) Release date is 2006-06-14 Produced by David Widger Original publication data not identified London (England) -- Fiction England -- Social life and customs -- Fiction Upper class -- England -- Fiction PR Original publication data not identified https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2771 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2771 UtSlPG 260607 20260610133103.0 2771