A Laodicean

or, The castle of the De Stancys. A story of to-day.

English language

Published May 17, 1882 by B. Tauchnitz.

OCLC Number:
5268058

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Using the restoration of a castle as a framework, classic novelist Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) considers the ancient analogy between architecture and philosophy. "Laodicean" is a term for early Christians lukewarm in their beliefs. Hardy's character, passionate architect George Somerset finds himself captivated by "Laodicean" Paula Power, whose views on conventions of any kind are lukewarm at best.

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