The Island Pharisees

Interesting Facts

• The book explores the social and moral aspects of early 20th-century English society, focusing on hypocrisy and double standards.
• The protagonist, Dick Shelton, faces an internal conflict between his beliefs and societal expectations, reflecting the author's personal experiences.
• The work is one of Galsworthy's first attempts to criticize social norms and class prejudices, which would become a hallmark of his later works.
• The book was written during a period when Galsworthy was actively studying social issues, which is reflected in the deep analysis of human nature and social structures.
• «The Island Pharisees» is considered an important milestone in Galsworthy's literary career, as it laid the foundation for his subsequent works, such as «The Forsyte Saga».