The Country House by John Galsworthy

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Author Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933
Title The Country House
Note Reading ease score: 81.2 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Country House" by John Galsworthy is a novel set in the late 19th century, exploring the lives and interactions of the English gentry. The story centers on Mr. Horace Pendyce, a landlord with a strong belief in the social responsibilities of landownership, and his dignified household during a gathering in their country house. The narrative reveals the complex relationships among the guests, particularly highlighting themes of social class, individualism versus community obligation, and romantic intrigue. The opening of the book introduces the setting and key characters as they arrive at Worsted Skeynes, Mr. Pendyce's estate. The guests include notable attendees like the Hon. Geoffrey Winlow and Mrs. Jaspar Bellew, who add to the dynamics of the gathering. Mr. Pendyce is portrayed as a man of strong opinions, particularly about agricultural practices and the virtues of community over individualism, while Mrs. Bellew's striking presence stirs intrigue among the men, particularly George Pendyce, who feels a romantic pull towards her despite her complicated marital status. This sets the stage for the social interactions, underlying tensions, and personal aspirations that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
Subject Upper class families -- England -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 2772
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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