The Oakleyites (1915)

The Oakleyites is a novel written by Edward Frederic Benson and published in 1915. The story is set in the fictional village of Oakley, where a group of wealthy and eccentric individuals reside. The protagonist, a young man named Richard, moves to Oakley to work as a tutor for the son of one of the wealthy residents. As he becomes acquainted with the Oakleyites, he discovers their odd habits and behaviors, including their obsession with spiritualism and the occult. Richard becomes entangled in their world and begins to question his own beliefs. The novel explores themes of social class, spirituality, and the search for meaning in life. Benson's writing style is characterized by witty dialogue and vivid descriptions of the characters and setting. The Oakleyites is a satirical and entertaining novel that offers a unique perspective on early 20th century British society.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.