The Forsyte Saga
Enriched edition. The Man of Property, Indian Summer of a Forsyte, In Chancery, Awakening & To LetBy John Galsworthy
Length37h 1m
About this audiobook
John Galsworthy's masterpiece, The Forsyte Saga, is a sweeping family saga that follows the lives of the Forsyte family over several generations. Set in England during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, the novel explores the themes of social class, wealth, and morality. Galsworthy's writing style is elegant and nuanced, capturing the intricacies of human relationships and the complexities of the changing society of the time. The Forsyte Saga is considered a classic of English literature, praised for its rich character development and insightful commentary on the mores of the upper-middle class. Throughout the series, Galsworthy skillfully weaves together multiple storylines to create a compelling narrative that keeps readers engaged from start to finish.
In this enriched edition, we have carefully created added value for your reading experience:
- A comprehensive Introduction outlines these selected works' unifying features, themes, or stylistic evolutions.
- The Author Biography highlights personal milestones and literary influences that shape the entire body of writing.
- A Historical Context section situates the works in their broader era—social currents, cultural trends, and key events that underpin their creation.
- A concise Synopsis (Selection) offers an accessible overview of the included texts, helping readers navigate plotlines and main ideas without revealing critical twists.
- A unified Analysis examines recurring motifs and stylistic hallmarks across the collection, tying the stories together while spotlighting the different work's strengths.
- Reflection questions inspire deeper contemplation of the author's overarching message, inviting readers to draw connections among different texts and relate them to modern contexts.
- Lastly, our hand‐picked Memorable Quotes distill pivotal lines and turning points, serving as touchstones for the collection's central themes.
Audiobook details
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GenreGeneral Fiction
Length37 hrs 1 min
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FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 15, 2017
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1The Forsyte Saga
2Introduction
3Author Biography
4Historical Context
5Synopsis (Selection)
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6Book 1: The Man of Property
7PART I
8CHAPTER I—'AT HOME' AT OLD JOLYON'S
9CHAPTER II—OLD JOLYON GOES TO THE OPERA
10CHAPTER III—DINNER AT SWITHIN'S
11CHAPTER IV—PROJECTION OF THE HOUSE
12CHAPTER V—A FORSYTE MENAGE
13CHAPTER VI—JAMES AT LARGE
14CHAPTER VII—OLD JOLYON'S PECCADILLO
15CHAPTER VIII—PLANS OF THE HOUSE
16CHAPTER IX—DEATH OF AUNT ANN
17PART II
18CHAPTER I—PROGRESS OF THE HOUSE
19CHAPTER II—JUNE'S TREAT
20CHAPTER III—DRIVE WITH SWITHIN
21CHAPTER IV—JAMES GOES TO SEE FOR HIMSELF
22CHAPTER V—SOAMES AND BOSINNEY CORRESPOND
23CHAPTER VI—OLD JOLYON AT THE ZOO
24CHAPTER VII—AFTERNOON AT TIMOTHY'S
25CHAPTER VIII—DANCE AT ROGER'S
26CHAPTER IX—EVENING AT RICHMOND
27CHAPTER X—DIAGNOSIS OF A FORSYTE
28CHAPTER XI—BOSINNEY ON PAROLE
29CHAPTER XII—JUNE PAYS SOME CALLS
30CHAPTER XIII—PERFECTION OF THE HOUSE
31CHAPTER XIV—SOAMES SITS ON THE STAIRS
32PART III
33CHAPTER I—MRS. MACANDER'S EVIDENCE
34CHAPTER II—NIGHT IN THE PARK
35CHAPTER III—MEETING AT THE BOTANICAL
36CHAPTER IV—VOYAGE INTO THE INFERNO
37CHAPTER V—THE TRIAL
38CHAPTER VI—SOAMES BREAKS THE NEWS
39CHAPTER VII—JUNE'S VICTORY
40CHAPTER VIII—BOSINNEY'S DEPARTURE
41CHAPTER IX—IRENE'S RETURN
42Interlude: Indian Summer of a Forsyte
43I
44II
45III
46IV
47Book 2: In Chancery
48PART I
49CHAPTER I—AT TIMOTHY'S
50CHAPTER II—EXIT A MAN OF THE WORLD
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