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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aAllen, Grant,
_d1848-1899
245 1 0 _aPhilistia
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2004
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2004-07-01
508 _aEtext produced by Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team HTML file produced by David Widger
520 _a"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.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aFiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/6060
999 _c48083
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