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Lying Prophets A Novel

By Eden Phillpotts

Lying Prophets A Novel

By Eden Phillpotts

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Lying prophets: A novel examines the tension between individual aspiration and collective tradition within a tightly woven community. Against the backdrop of a coastal village, the novel focuses on how creative longing can clash with the rigid expectations of place and family. Through the lens of artistic pursuit, it considers how personal vision may both illuminate and disrupt familiar lives. The narrative highlights the push and pull between authenticity and acceptance, as individuals navigate desires that challenge established norms. The story reflects on how environment - especially the natural beauty and rhythm of village life - both shapes and limits the imagination. It emphasizes emotional complexity in the face of social constraint, capturing the quiet struggle between self-expression and obligation. The contrast between artistic freedom and the realities of labor and lineage deepens the portrayal of internal and external conflict. Ultimately, the novel offers a meditation on longing, sacrifice, and the unsteady path toward personal truth in a world governed by tradition.
Product details
Binding:
Paperback
Number of Pages:
292
Release Date:
2025-08-01
Publication Date:
2025-08-01
Publisher:
Double 9 Books
Languages:
Original: English
ISBN10:
9373404474
ISBN13:
9789373404479
Weight:
415 g
Height:
140 cm
Width:
216 cm
Thickness:
17 cm
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