The Forsyte Saga, Volume I. by John Galsworthy
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| Author | Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933 |
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| Title |
The Forsyte Saga, Volume I.
The Man Of Property |
| Note | Reading ease score: 78.5 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Forsyte Saga, Volume I" by John Galsworthy is a novel written during the late 19th century. The story focuses on the Forsyte family, exploring themes of social class, property ownership, and the complex nature of familial relationships. The opening chapters introduce significant characters such as old Jolyon Forsyte, his granddaughter June, and her fiancé Philip Bosinney, setting up a narrative rooted in the upper middle-class social dynamics of the Victorian era. At the start of the novel, we are introduced to a family gathering at old Jolyon’s home to celebrate June's engagement to Bosinney. The atmosphere is both festive and tense, marked by the familiar family rivalries and hidden resentments. Various members of the Forsyte clan exhibit distinct personalities; for example, Soames, June's father, displays an obsession with property and status, while young Jolyon, an estranged figure, reflects on the familial ties and past mistakes. The narrative presents a rich tapestry of character interactions and societal observations, setting the stage for the unfolding drama tied to themes of love, beauty, and the possession of material wealth. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Domestic fiction |
| Subject | Women -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | Middle class -- England -- Fiction |
| Subject | England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Subject | Forsyte family (Fictitious characters) -- Fiction |
| Subject | Families -- England -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 2559 |
| Release Date | Jun 14, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 21, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2143 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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