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""Beyond"" is a novel written by John Galsworthy and published in 1917. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Richard Dallinger, who is a successful lawyer and a member of the upper-class society. However, he is dissatisfied with his life and feels a sense of emptiness, which leads him to question the purpose of his existence. Richard's life takes a dramatic turn when he meets a young woman named Lydia Carew, who is a suffragette and a socialist. Lydia's ideals and beliefs challenge Richard's conservative views, and he is drawn to her passion and determination to bring about social change. As their relationship deepens, Richard begins to question his own values and beliefs, and he starts to see the world from a different perspective.The novel explores themes such as love, social justice, and the struggle for personal identity. Galsworthy's writing style is characterized by its realism and attention to detail, and he creates a vivid portrayal of the social and political climate of the early 20th century. Overall, ""Beyond"" is a thought-provoking novel that challenges the reader to question their own beliefs and values. It is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.They who have known the doldrums--how the sails of the listless ship droop, and the hope of escape dies day by day--may understand something of the life Gyp began living now. On a ship, even doldrums come to an end. But a young woman of twenty-three, who has made a mistake in her marriage, and has only herself to blame, looks forward to no end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781169320734
  • Indbinding:
  • Hardback
  • Sideantal:
  • 324
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 178x254x19 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 776 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 14. december 2024
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""Beyond"" is a novel written by John Galsworthy and published in 1917. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Richard Dallinger, who is a successful lawyer and a member of the upper-class society. However, he is dissatisfied with his life and feels a sense of emptiness, which leads him to question the purpose of his existence. Richard's life takes a dramatic turn when he meets a young woman named Lydia Carew, who is a suffragette and a socialist. Lydia's ideals and beliefs challenge Richard's conservative views, and he is drawn to her passion and determination to bring about social change. As their relationship deepens, Richard begins to question his own values and beliefs, and he starts to see the world from a different perspective.The novel explores themes such as love, social justice, and the struggle for personal identity. Galsworthy's writing style is characterized by its realism and attention to detail, and he creates a vivid portrayal of the social and political climate of the early 20th century. Overall, ""Beyond"" is a thought-provoking novel that challenges the reader to question their own beliefs and values. It is a timeless work of literature that continues to resonate with readers today.They who have known the doldrums--how the sails of the listless ship droop, and the hope of escape dies day by day--may understand something of the life Gyp began living now. On a ship, even doldrums come to an end. But a young woman of twenty-three, who has made a mistake in her marriage, and has only herself to blame, looks forward to no end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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