A Motley (1910)

A Motley is a novel written by John Galsworthy and published in 1910. The story revolves around the life of a young man named Nick Dormer, who is faced with a difficult decision between pursuing his passion for painting or following in his family's footsteps and entering politics. Nick's love life is also a central theme of the book, as he finds himself torn between two women: the beautiful and wealthy Mrs. Dallow and his childhood friend, the sweet and innocent Biddy. As Nick navigates through his personal and professional struggles, he must also confront the societal expectations and class divisions of early 20th century England. Galsworthy's writing is known for its social commentary and exploration of human relationships, making A Motley a thought-provoking and engaging read.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.