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The Town Traveller

Series

1 of 178

Language
English
Format
Category

Fiction

The Town Traveller explores the restless search for meaning and belonging in late Victorian England. The story centers on Julian Castell, a disillusioned Londoner who abandons his conventional life in pursuit of freedom and self-discovery. Leaving behind his job and social expectations, he embarks on a journey through rural England, reflecting on human nature, loneliness, and the constraints of modern society. Along the way, he encounters a cast of wanderers and dreamers, each offering glimpses into different ways of living. Gissing weaves a contemplative narrative that critiques urban alienation and romantic idealism while delving into the complexities of personal identity. With lyrical prose and philosophical depth, the novel questions whether true fulfillment lies in movement or rootedness, dreams or reality, solitude or connection.

© 2016 Interactive Media (Ebook): 9781911263531

Release date

Ebook: 15 April 2016

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