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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.)

Author: Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933

EBook No.: 2559

Published: Jun 14, 2006

Downloads: 2014

Language: English

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

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:2559:2 2006-06-14T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Galsworthy, John en 1
2024-11-05T14:38:09Z The Forsyte Saga, Volume I.

This edition has images.

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.)

Author: Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933

EBook No.: 2559

Published: Jun 14, 2006

Downloads: 2014

Language: English

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

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:2559:3 2006-06-14T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Galsworthy, John en 1