02314cam a22003013u 4500 6060 UtSlPG 20260610133147.0 m cr n 260607r2004||||utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG en iso639-1 PR Allen, Grant, 1848-1899 Philistia Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2004 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2004-07-01 Etext produced by Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger "Philistia" by Grant Allen is a novel written in the late 19th century, likely during the Victorian era. The story introduces a diverse cast of characters centered around London Socialism and explores their interactions in social and political discussions, indicating a critical examination of class struggle and societal roles. The primary character, Max Schurz, is portrayed as a passionate Socialist leader who draws in a variety of followers and intellectuals, highlighting the contrasts between different societal perspectives. The opening of the book sets the scene during a Sunday evening gathering at Max Schurz's improvised salon, where various figures from the artistic and intellectual circles of London convene. Among the attendees are brothers Ernest and Herbert Le Breton, who have invited their friend Harry Oswald to observe the reception. The conversation touches upon themes of class consciousness, political idealism, and the nature of reform. As the characters engage with established norms and their own beliefs, personal dynamics emerge, particularly regarding Oswald's contrasts with the working-class attendees and the depth of his initial impressions of Socialism. This portion establishes the novel's exploration of complex social issues while providing insight into its characters' motivations and conflicts. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Original publication data not identified Fiction https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6060 48083 48083