/lit/ - Literature

>>19447163
honestly, I think the story will carry well despite the main character's lack of change, because his misanthropy is motivated by a profound disgust at modernity, for him specifically in the area of law - he became a lawyer to uphold the basically ancient values of common law, but by the time he got there, it basically no longer existed. (look into the legal reforms of 1997-present if you're interested in that aspect) I want to give the impression that he was once a very able and optimistic young lawyer, but over time has lost all real drive because his profession, the city of London, and the country as a whole have become thoroughly dislikeable. I think a modern critic would be simultaneously repulsed and intrigued by the deeply reactionary sentiment.

>>19304421
>mfw there's no complete translation of The Golden Legend in my language
not OP btw