The Londoners An Absurdity

The Londoners An Absurdity

Robert Hichens

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Repro India Limited
Año de edición:
2025
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ISBN:
9789370425101
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The Londoners: An Absurdity is a novel that explores the disillusionment of high society and the struggles of its members to reconcile personal desires with societal expectations. The story follows a woman weary of the monotony and constraints of her social environment as she seeks to break free from the superficiality of her life. Alongside her, another character navigates the complexities of her own turbulent past, including divorce and the quest for societal acceptance. As they confront the absurdity of their circumstances, the novel examines the clash between individual identity and societal roles. The narrative unfolds with a sharp critique of the absurd nature of high-society routines, as characters confront their weariness with their lives, struggling to find meaning beyond the surface. Their interactions expose the contradictions of a world that is at once alluring and suffocating, prompting a deeper examination of freedom, identity, and the consequences of social conformity. The characters journey reflects the universal tension between personal fulfillment and the pressures of societal expectations.

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