| Author: | John Galt | ISBN: | 9781776580897 |
| Publisher: | The Floating Press | Publication: | July 1, 2014 |
| Imprint: | The Floating Press | Language: | English |
| Author: | John Galt |
| ISBN: | 9781776580897 |
| Publisher: | The Floating Press |
| Publication: | July 1, 2014 |
| Imprint: | The Floating Press |
| Language: | English |
John Galt's novel The Provost details the rise to power of James Pawkie, an aspiring businessman and politician who becomes a big-time mover and shaker in the Scottish town of Irvine. Galt uses Pawkie's ascendance to comment on the perils of acquiring influence rapidly, as well as the all-too-keen temptation to misuse it for personal gain.
John Galt's novel The Provost details the rise to power of James Pawkie, an aspiring businessman and politician who becomes a big-time mover and shaker in the Scottish town of Irvine. Galt uses Pawkie's ascendance to comment on the perils of acquiring influence rapidly, as well as the all-too-keen temptation to misuse it for personal gain.
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