Scribes And Pharisees: A Story Of Literary London

By William Le Queux

Book Overview

Scribes And Pharisees: A Story Of Literary London is a novel written by William Le Queux and published in 1898. The book is set in the literary world of London and follows the story of a young writer named Alastair Graham, who is trying to make a name for himself in the competitive world of publishing. As Graham navigates the cutthroat world of literary London, he encounters a cast of characters including publishers, editors, writers, and critics. Among them are the scribes and Pharisees of the title, who represent the two factions within the literary community: the honest, hardworking writers and the pretentious, self-important critics.Through Graham's experiences, the novel explores themes of ambition, success, and the corrupting influence of power. It also offers a glimpse into the literary world of late 19th-century London, with its scandals, rivalries, and backstabbing.Overall, Scribes And Pharisees is a gripping tale of ambition and betrayal set against the backdrop of the literary world of Victorian London. It offers a fascinating insight into the world of publishing and the struggles faced by aspiring writers trying to make their mark.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 116699712X
• ISBN13: 9781166997120
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 318 Pages
• Weight: 0.94 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.0" x 9.0"