The Forsyte Saga, Volume II. by John Galsworthy
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| Author | Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933 |
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| Title |
The Forsyte Saga, Volume II.
Indian Summer of a Forsyte In Chancery |
| Note | Reading ease score: 81.9 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by David Widger |
| Summary | "The Forsyte Saga, Volume II" by John Galsworthy is a novel written in the late 19th century, continuing the exploration of the complex relationships within the Forsyte family, particularly focusing on themes of love, property, and societal expectations. The narrative centers on the character of old Jolyon Forsyte, who reflects on his life amid changing familial dynamics and his yearning for beauty and companionship, particularly in the presence of Irene, his nephew's estranged wife. At the start of this volume, we see old Jolyon Forsyte living a peaceful life at his country estate, Robin Hill. He enjoys the beauty of nature and the joys of his grandchildren but is haunted by memories of past heartaches involving his family. His thoughts often wander to Irene, the woman he admires, and he finds himself longing for her company. The encounter between old Jolyon and Irene sets the tone for their delicate relationship, filled with unspoken tension and emotion. Galsworthy's rich descriptions and introspective prose beautifully capture the essence of late Victorian society, the vulnerabilities of aging, and the complex interplay between love, loss, and the desire for beauty. (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. | 2594 |
| Release Date | Jun 14, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 21, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 644 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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