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Description
In Chancery is a novel written by John Galsworthy, first published in 1920. It is the second book in The Forsyte Saga series, which tells the story of the wealthy and influential Forsyte family in England during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.The novel focuses on the marital troubles of Soames Forsyte, a successful and wealthy solicitor, and his wife Irene. Soames is deeply in love with Irene, but she is unhappy in their marriage and longs for freedom. As their relationship deteriorates, Irene becomes involved with another man, the architect Philip Bosinney. Soames is consumed with jealousy and seeks to control Irene's life, leading to a dramatic and tragic conclusion.In Chancery explores themes of love, marriage, class, and social conventions, and is considered a masterpiece of English literature. Galsworthy's writing is characterized by its detailed and nuanced portrayal of characters and its insightful commentary on society and human nature.Overall, In Chancery is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the British upper class at the turn of the 20th century.1920. English novelist and playwright, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1932, Galsworthy became known for his portrayal of the British upper middle class and for his social satire. The second book in Galsworthy's famous The Forsyte Saga. The novel begins: The possessive instinct never stands still. Through florescence and feud, frosts and fires, it followed the laws of progression even in the Forsyte family which had believed it fixed for ever. Nor can it be dissociated from environment any more than the quality of potato from the soil. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
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- Auteur(s) :
- Editeur:
Contenu
- Nombre de pages :
- 336
- Langue:
- Anglais
- Collection :
- Tome:
- n° 2
Caractéristiques
- EAN:
- 9781417917136
- Date de parution :
- 07-05-04
- Format:
- Livre broché
- Format numérique:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Dimensions :
- 152 mm x 229 mm
- Poids :
- 494 g
