A Stoic by John Galsworthy (1928)
The novel revolves around the life of a young man who becomes disillusioned with the societal expectations placed upon him and seeks to live a more authentic life in accordance with Stoic principles. He rejects material wealth, social status, and romantic relationships, instead focusing on self-discipline, reason, and inner strength.
By John Galsworthy · First published 1928 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Drama · 4 chapters · 38,148 words
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"Aequam memento rebus in arduis Servare mentem: " -- Horace.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: John Galsworthy
- Date: 1928 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Literary Fiction, Philosophical Fiction, Drama, Social Commentary, Historical Fiction
- Length: 38,148 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 970 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Literary Fiction — The work explores complex characters and themes, focusing on human experiences and emotions.
- Philosophical Fiction — The narrative delves into Stoic philosophy, examining moral dilemmas and the nature of existence.
- Drama — The plot involves intense personal conflicts and emotional struggles among characters.
- Social Commentary — The story critiques societal norms and explores the impact of social class on individual lives.
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Stoicism · Philosophy · Novel · Fiction · Literary Fiction · English Literature · 20th Century Literature · Social Commentary · Class Struggle · Industrialization · Urbanization · Morality
Contents
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