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Length13h 47m
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John Galsworthy's "The Forsyte Saga" unfolds a rich tapestry of Edwardian society through the lives of the Forsyte family, a wealthy and interlinked clan that epitomizes the era's materialistic values and social mores. Spanning three novels and interlaced stories, Galsworthy employs a realistic narrative style with intricate character development and a strong sense of place, illuminating the conflicts between individuality and societal expectations. The work not only explores themes of property, love, and betrayal but also serves as a critique of the bourgeois ethos, reflecting the author's concerns about the erosion of human values amidst rising capitalism. Galsworthy, born into a prosperous family of solicitors, possessed keen insights into the upper-middle-class society that he chronically depicted. His own experiences, coupled with his membership in the intellectual circles of the time, informed his portrayal of the conflicts inherent in human relationships and the quest for authenticity within a conformist framework. Galsworthy's commitment to social reform further enriches the novella, lending it an ethos deeply rooted in the evolving social landscape of early 20th-century England. For readers seeking a profound exploration of societal dynamics and human emotion, "The Forsyte Saga" is an essential read. Galsworthy masterfully captures the essence of a changing era and its impact on personal identity, creating a powerful commentary that resonates with contemporary themes of family, class, and self-discovery.
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GenreGeneral Fiction
Length13 hrs 47 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 13, 2022
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Introduction
17CHAPTER XII.
2Ten Years' Captivity
18CHAPTER XIII.
3FOOTNOTES:
19CHAPTER XIV.
4LIST OF ILLUSTRATIONS, MAP AND PLAN.
20FOOTNOTES:
5INTRODUCTION.
21CHAPTER XVI.
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6FOOTNOTES:
22FOOTNOTES:
7CHAPTER II.
23CHAPTER XVIII.
8FOOTNOTES:
24CHAPTER XIX.
9FOOTNOTES:
25FOOTNOTES:
10CHAPTER V.
26FOOTNOTES:
11CHAPTER VI.
27FOOTNOTES:
12CHAPTER VII.
28FOOTNOTES:
13FOOTNOTES:
29FOOTNOTES:
14CHAPTER IX.
30FOOTNOTES:
15FOOTNOTES:
31CHAPTER XXVI.
16FOOTNOTES:
32INDEX.
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