The Island (Classic Reprint): Or the Adventures of a Person of Quality - Couverture souple

Whiteing, Richard

Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 1330709004 ISBN 13 : 9781330709009

Editeur : Forgotten Books, 2018

Synopsis

See a sharp, panoramic look at city life through the eyes of a restless narrator, and feel the pull between spectacle and real human need.

In the book, the narrator watches a bustling London and then travels to Paris, chasing a sense of focus in a world that seems out of focus. From crowded streets and grand offices to salons and clubs, the narrative blends social observation with a personal quest for meaning. The work explores themes of work, leisure, and how wealth, status, and power shape everyday life, without losing sight of the human costs behind the surface shine.

The story moves through vivid scenes of modern life, signaling both fascination and critique. It invites readers to consider what it means to live well, and who benefits when a society treats all alike as parts of a larger machine.

• Vividly drawn cityscapes that fuse detail with mood.


• A traveling narrator who tests ideas against real life.


• Thoughtful meditations on work, leisure, and human dignity.


• A blend of social commentary and personal reflection that stays grounded in the premise.

Ideal for readers who enjoy period voices, urban satire, and reflections on modern life that stay human at heart.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Forgotten Books
• Date d'édition: 2018
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1330709004
• ISBN 13: 9781330709009
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 316
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