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The Works of John Galsworthy An Index of the Project Gutenberg Works of Galsworthy

By John Galsworthy

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"The Works of John Galsworthy" by John Galsworthy is a comprehensive collection of his literary outputs, encompassing novels, essays, and plays, prima...

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"The Works of John Galsworthy" by John Galsworthy is a comprehensive collection of his literary outputs, encompassing novels, essays, and plays, primarily written during the early 20th century. This compilation showcases Galsworthy's exploration of themes related to the English upper classes, societal norms, and human relationships. It includes his seminal masterpiece "The Forsyte Saga" and various other works that reflect the complexities of life during that period. The content of the book is rich and varied, with "The Forsyte Saga" at its heart, which tells the intertwined stories of the Forsyte family, focusing on themes of property, love, and societal change. The collection also features essays and plays that delve into the moral dilemmas of early 20th-century society, highlighting characters caught between tradition and modernity. Galsworthy's narrative style combines keen observation with emotional resonance, allowing readers to engage deeply with the lives and struggles of his characters. Overall, this anthology provides a robust portrayal of Galsworthy's literary genius and his critical views on society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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John Galsworthy was an English novelist and playwright. He is best known for his trilogy of novels collectively called The Forsyte Saga, and two later trilogies, A Modern Comedy and End of the Chapter. He was awarded the 1932 Nobel Prize in Literature.

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