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World's End: A Story in Three Books Book III explores themes of societal structure, personal ambition, and the evolution of a city through the lives of its inhabitants. Central to the story is the development of a city that rises from a barren marsh, initially transformed by the burrowing activities of a water-rat, into a bustling urban center. At the heart of this transformation are characters who represent the tensions between poverty and the pursuit of wealth and status. The opening reveals the origin of the city and introduces key figures, including a miserly farmer and his two sons, who represent the older, established order, and the squatters, such as the basket-makers, who represent new, emergent forces in the community. As the farmer attempts to reclaim land he believes is rightfully his, tensions between the squatters and the established villagers escalate, setting the stage for conflict, moral dilemmas, and potential crime. This backdrop promises a richly layered exploration of social dynamics, class struggles, and the complexities of ownership and power in a rapidly changing society.
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This title is printed to order. This book may have been self-published. If so, we cannot guarantee the quality of the content. In the main most books will have gone through the editing process however some may not. We therefore suggest that you be aware of this before ordering this book. If in doubt check either the author or publisher’s details as we are unable to accept any returns unless they are faulty. Please contact us if you have any questions.
World's End: A Story in Three Books Book III explores themes of societal structure, personal ambition, and the evolution of a city through the lives of its inhabitants. Central to the story is the development of a city that rises from a barren marsh, initially transformed by the burrowing activities of a water-rat, into a bustling urban center. At the heart of this transformation are characters who represent the tensions between poverty and the pursuit of wealth and status. The opening reveals the origin of the city and introduces key figures, including a miserly farmer and his two sons, who represent the older, established order, and the squatters, such as the basket-makers, who represent new, emergent forces in the community. As the farmer attempts to reclaim land he believes is rightfully his, tensions between the squatters and the established villagers escalate, setting the stage for conflict, moral dilemmas, and potential crime. This backdrop promises a richly layered exploration of social dynamics, class struggles, and the complexities of ownership and power in a rapidly changing society.