1964
First Published
3.32
Average Rating
80
Number of Pages
This thought-provoking human drama follows a well-respected country family, the Cheshires, as they are rocked to their core by the revelation of an illicit romantic entanglement. The story unfolds in the early 20th century, amidst the rigid social hierarchies of rural England, and the author deftly explores the tensions between love and duty, class and tradition, and the consequences of acting on forbidden desires. Through the experiences of the characters, this book delves into timeless moral dilemmas, shedding light on the complexities of the human condition and the enduring power of love and the sacrifices people will make for it.
Avg Rating
3.32
Number of Ratings
28
5 STARS
18%
4 STARS
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3 STARS
61%
2 STARS
7%
1 STARS
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Author
John Galsworthy
Author · 58 books
Literary career of English novelist and playwright John Galsworthy, who used John Sinjohn as a pseudonym, spanned the Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian eras. In addition to his prolific literary status, Galsworthy was also a renowned social activist. He was an outspoken advocate for the women's suffrage movement, prison reform and animal rights. Galsworthy was the president of PEN, an organization that sought to promote international cooperation through literature. John Galsworthy was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in 1932 "for his distinguished art of narration which takes its highest form in The Forsyte Saga."
