John Galsworthy

The Eldest Son (eBook, ePUB)

A Tale of Duty and Inheritance: Navigating Tradition and Modernity in Edwardian England

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

John Galsworthy's novel, The Eldest Son, explores the complexities of family dynamics and the struggle between tradition and modernity in Edwardian England. Galsworthy's elegant prose and keen observations of societal norms make this book a quintessential piece of Edwardian literature. The narrative follows the story of a wealthy family torn apart by the expectations placed on the eldest son, highlighting themes of duty, inheritance, and societal pressure. Galsworthy's subtle critique of the class system and the constraints it imposes on individuals adds depth to the novel's narrative. The Eldest Son is a compelling read that offers a glimpse into the social intricacies of the early 20th century England. John Galsworthy, a Nobel Prize-winning author known for his social critiques, draws from his own experience as member of a wealthy family to create a nuanced portrayal of the conflict between personal desires and familial obligations. His background as a playwright and novelist lends a theatrical quality to the storytelling, enhancing the reader's engagement with the characters and their dilemmas. I recommend The Eldest Son to those interested in exploring the tensions between tradition and change in Edwardian society through a richly textured and thought-provoking narrative.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 131
• Erscheinungstermin: 6. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066239305
• Artikelnr.: 58754372

Autorenporträt

John Galsworthy OM 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.