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Title: John Galsworthy
Note: Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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Summary: "John Galsworthy" by Sheila Kaye-Smith is a literary biography written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life, works, and artistic contributions of the renowned author John Galsworthy, famous for his plays and novels that often tackled social issues and the complexities of human nature. The biography emphasizes how Galsworthy's narrative style and themes reflect the spirit of his time, offering a detailed understanding of both his artistic sensibilities and his place in modern literature. At the start of the book, the introduction discusses the role of popular writers in society and highlights Galsworthy's unique position among them. Kaye-Smith points out that Galsworthy, though not widely read in mainstream circles, possesses a distinct style that attracts a smaller, more discerning audience appreciative of his subtle yet powerful critiques of society. The opening also touches upon Galsworthy's background, mentioning his education and travels, which informed much of his writing. The text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Galsworthy's plays and novels, outlining the dual nature of his public and private personas—an artist dedicated to his craft who remains somewhat detached from the fame-seeking behaviors often associated with literary success. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kaye-Smith, Sheila, 1887-1956
Editor: Christian, Bertram, -1953
EBook No.: 55885
Published: Nov 4, 2017
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933 -- Criticism and interpretation
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
Title: John Galsworthy
Note: Reading ease score: 67.5 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by KD Weeks, ellinora and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "John Galsworthy" by Sheila Kaye-Smith is a literary biography written in the early 20th century. This work delves into the life, works, and artistic contributions of the renowned author John Galsworthy, famous for his plays and novels that often tackled social issues and the complexities of human nature. The biography emphasizes how Galsworthy's narrative style and themes reflect the spirit of his time, offering a detailed understanding of both his artistic sensibilities and his place in modern literature. At the start of the book, the introduction discusses the role of popular writers in society and highlights Galsworthy's unique position among them. Kaye-Smith points out that Galsworthy, though not widely read in mainstream circles, possesses a distinct style that attracts a smaller, more discerning audience appreciative of his subtle yet powerful critiques of society. The opening also touches upon Galsworthy's background, mentioning his education and travels, which informed much of his writing. The text sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Galsworthy's plays and novels, outlining the dual nature of his public and private personas—an artist dedicated to his craft who remains somewhat detached from the fame-seeking behaviors often associated with literary success. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Kaye-Smith, Sheila, 1887-1956
Editor: Christian, Bertram, -1953
EBook No.: 55885
Published: Nov 4, 2017
Downloads: 48
Language: English
Subject: Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933 -- Criticism and interpretation
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.