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Galsworthy, John
1867
1933
Sinjohn, John
To Let
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“To Let” by John Galsworthy is a novel written during the early 20th century, completing the famous series known as "The Forsyte Saga." This work continues to explore the lives of the Forsyte family, particularly focusing on the experiences and relationships of Soames Forsyte, who is navigating the complexities of his family, societal changes, and his own emotional struggles in the wake of World War I. The novel captures themes of tradition versus modernity, wealth, and personal connections, as well as the ongoing impact of past decisions. The opening of the novel introduces Soames Forsyte as he leaves his hotel with the intention of visiting an art gallery, while internally reflecting on the changes in his family dynamics and the world around him since the war. He is particularly concerned about his daughter, Fleur, who embodies both his hopes and his anxieties for the future. As he walks through the streets, he reminisces about his family, grapples with memories of his first wife, Irene, and contemplates the state of the Forsyte legacy amid the societal upheaval of post-war England. This nuanced exploration sets the stage for inter-family conflicts and the generational shifts that will unfold throughout the novel, with significant attention given to the interplay of love, loss, and the shared history of the Forsytes. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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England -- Social life and customs -- 19th century -- Fiction
Domestic fiction
Women -- England -- Fiction
Middle class -- England -- Fiction
England -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
Forsyte family (Fictitious characters) -- Fiction
Families -- England -- Fiction
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