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Title: Philistia

Note: Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

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Summary: "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.)

Author: Allen, Grant, 1848-1899

EBook No.: 6060

Published: Jul 1, 2004

Downloads: 123

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

This edition has images.

Title: Philistia

Note: Reading ease score: 66.1 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Credits: Etext produced by Charles Aldarondo, Charles Franks and the
Online Distributed Proofreading Team
HTML file produced by David Widger

Summary: "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.)

Author: Allen, Grant, 1848-1899

EBook No.: 6060

Published: Jul 1, 2004

Downloads: 123

Language: English

Subject: Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.