English language
Published April 13, 1882 by B. Tauchnitz.
A Laodicean
or, The castle of the De Stancys. A story of to-day. Collection of British authors. Tauchnitz edition -- vol 2053-2054
by Thomas Hardy
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Using the restoration of a castle as a framework, classic novelist Thomas Hardy (1840-1928) considers the ancient analogy between architecture and philosophy. "Laodicean" is a term for early Christians lukewarm in their beliefs. Hardy's character, passionate architect George Somerset finds himself captivated by "Laodicean" Paula Power, whose views on conventions of any kind are lukewarm at best.
