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Summary

The novel «The Island Pharisees» by John Galsworthy tells the story of a young Englishman named Dick Shelton, who returns to England after a long stay abroad. He encounters the hypocrisy and prejudices of English society, which Galsworthy portrays as an island of Pharisees. Dick meets various members of society, including aristocrats and workers, and through their interactions, the author explores themes of social justice and moral duality. The protagonist tries to find his place in this society while criticizing its flaws and attempting to understand how the existing order can be changed.