John Galsworthy

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The Complete Essays of John Galsworthy

Beschreibung

The Complete Essays of John Galsworthy is a collection of reflections and philosophical musings written in the early 20th century. The essays explore a wide array of subjects, including nature, art, society, and the human condition, offering keen insights into life's contradictions and complexities. Galsworthy reflects on the evolving nature of society and its values, questioning the direction of progress and the place of individuals within it. Through his observations, he delves into the tension between tradition and modernity, highlighting the challenges of understanding one's role in a rapidly changing world. The collection invites readers to contemplate the interconnectedness of life, the choices that shape existence, and the broader societal forces at play. With an introspective and thoughtful approach, Galsworthy encourages deep reflection on the human experience, urging a reevaluation of personal and societal values. His essays provide an enriching perspective on the world, drawing attention to the nuances of modern life and the complexities that define it.

Autor

John Galsworthy was an English dramatist and novelist who lived from 14 August 1867 to 31 January 1933. His novels, The Forsyte Saga, and two more trilogies, A Modern Comedy and End of the Chapter, are his best-known works. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932. Galsworthy, who came from a wealthy upper-middle-class family, was expected to become a lawyer, but he found the profession unappealing, so he resorted to literature. Before his first book, The Man of Property, about the Forsyte family, was released in 1897, he was thirty years old. It wasn't until that book the first of its kind that he saw true popularity. His debut play, The Silver Box, had its London premiere the same year. As a writer, he gained notoriety for his socially conscious plays that addressed issues such as the politics and morality of war, the persecution of women, the use of solitary confinement in prisons, the battle of workers against exploitation, and jingoism. The patriarch, Old Jolyon, is based on Galsworthy's father, and the Forsyte family in the collection of books and short tales known as The Forsyte Chronicles is comparable to Galsworthy's family in many aspects.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Double 9 Books
• Seitenzahl: 138
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Januar 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 216mm x 140mm x 8mm
• Gewicht: 184g
• ISBN-13: 9789369424320
• ISBN-10: 9369424326
• Artikelnr.: 73440956