The Forsyte Saga; A Modern Comedy
Condition: SECONDHAND
This is a secondhand book. The jacket image is a photograph of the exact copy we have in stock. This image shows the condition of this book. Further condition remarks are below.
Author: John Galsworthy
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann / Octopus, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Chipping to perimeter of DJ. Light denting to spine of board. Block yellowed. Pages beginning to yellow around perimeter. All text legible. Binding sturdy.
This sweeping family saga chronicles the intricate lives and fortunes of the affluent Forsyte family across several generations. It masterfully illustrates the social mores and material obsessions of Edwardian and post-World War I England, presenting a vivid portrait of a society grappling with change. Galsworthy's incisive narrative argues against the possessive instincts of the upper-middle class, revealing the emotional complexities beneath their polished exteriors. The novel details the enduring conflicts between passion and property, tradition and modernity, within the confines of a powerful dynasty. Readers will find a compelling and often satirical examination of love, loyalty, and the relentless pursuit of status.
Author: John Galsworthy
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heinemann / Octopus, 1976
Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: Chipped and worn with some minor damage
Pages: Yellowed
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Chipping to perimeter of DJ. Light denting to spine of board. Block yellowed. Pages beginning to yellow around perimeter. All text legible. Binding sturdy.
This sweeping family saga chronicles the intricate lives and fortunes of the affluent Forsyte family across several generations. It masterfully illustrates the social mores and material obsessions of Edwardian and post-World War I England, presenting a vivid portrait of a society grappling with change. Galsworthy's incisive narrative argues against the possessive instincts of the upper-middle class, revealing the emotional complexities beneath their polished exteriors. The novel details the enduring conflicts between passion and property, tradition and modernity, within the confines of a powerful dynasty. Readers will find a compelling and often satirical examination of love, loyalty, and the relentless pursuit of status.