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John Galsworthy''s early satire of middle-cla ss complacency and artistic aspiration stands as one of his best novels outside The Forsyte Saga. It is the story of a b ohemian upper-class love triangle, and of a mystic tract. '

John Galsworthy 14 August 1867 - 31 January 1933) was an English novelist and playwright. Notable works include The Forsyte Saga (1906-1921) and its sequels, A Modern Comedy and End of the Chapter. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932.Galsworthy was born at what is now... Read Full Overview

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In the afternoon of the last day of April, 190-, a billowy sea of little broken clouds crowned the thin air above High Street, Kensington. This soft tumult of vapours, covering nearly all the firmament, was in onslaught round a patch of blue sky, shaped somewhat like a star,... Read Full Overview

Fraternity

"Fraternity" explores the intricate dynamics of human relationships and social inequalities, set against the backdrop of early 20th-century society. The novel delves into themes of class disparity, empathy, and moral responsibility, examining how individuals grapple with personal... Read Full Overview

Fraternity is a novel written by John Galsworthy, first published in 1909. The book tells the story of a wealthy lawyer, Leonard Charteris, who falls in love with a young woman named Dinny Cherrell. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Dinny's brother is... Read Full Overview