John Galsworthy
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Yellowed/tanning. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact but book is open/being held; some age-related wear visible.
This slim but authoritative biographical monograph chronicles the life and literary legacy of John Galsworthy, the Nobel Prize-winning English novelist and playwright best known for The Forsyte Saga. Written by fellow novelist R. H. Mottram, the work presents a considered and intimate portrait of Galsworthy's career, situating him within the broader landscape of Edwardian and early twentieth-century British literature. Mottram details Galsworthy's evolution as a writer, from his early social dramas to his celebrated multi-generational family chronicles, illustrating how his work captured the anxieties of a class-conscious society in transition. Published under the auspices of the British Council and the National Book League, this is an essential introductory guide for readers and students seeking a concise yet illuminating overview of one of England's most decorated literary figures.
Author: R. H. Mottram
Format: Paperback
Published: 1953, Longmans, Green & Co. (for The British Council and the National Book League)
Genre: Biography
Condition remarks:
Condition: Good. Jacket: No dust jacket. Page Condition: Yellowed/tanning. Markings: No visible markings. Binding: Intact but book is open/being held; some age-related wear visible.
This slim but authoritative biographical monograph chronicles the life and literary legacy of John Galsworthy, the Nobel Prize-winning English novelist and playwright best known for The Forsyte Saga. Written by fellow novelist R. H. Mottram, the work presents a considered and intimate portrait of Galsworthy's career, situating him within the broader landscape of Edwardian and early twentieth-century British literature. Mottram details Galsworthy's evolution as a writer, from his early social dramas to his celebrated multi-generational family chronicles, illustrating how his work captured the anxieties of a class-conscious society in transition. Published under the auspices of the British Council and the National Book League, this is an essential introductory guide for readers and students seeking a concise yet illuminating overview of one of England's most decorated literary figures.