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- 248 pages
- Reading time
- 9 hours
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The story follows Mr. Timothy Fortune, a former bank clerk turned minister, who embarks on a mission to the remote island of Fanua, known for its morally ambiguous inhabitants. Despite his dedication, after three years he has only converted one person, leading to complex feelings towards the boy that blur the lines between devotion and desire. Sylvia Townsend Warner's lyrical and droll narrative explores themes of faith, morality, and personal connection, making Mr. Fortune's journey both captivating and profoundly affecting.
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Mr. Fortune, Sylvia Townsend Warner
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- Released
- 2011
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- Title
- Mr. Fortune
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Sylvia Townsend Warner
- Publisher
- New York Review of Books
- Released
- 2011
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 248
- ISBN13
- 9781590174586
- Category
- Fiction, Esotericism and Religion, Historical prose
- Description
- The story follows Mr. Timothy Fortune, a former bank clerk turned minister, who embarks on a mission to the remote island of Fanua, known for its morally ambiguous inhabitants. Despite his dedication, after three years he has only converted one person, leading to complex feelings towards the boy that blur the lines between devotion and desire. Sylvia Townsend Warner's lyrical and droll narrative explores themes of faith, morality, and personal connection, making Mr. Fortune's journey both captivating and profoundly affecting.