Author: John Galsworthy
Binding: Hardback
Published: Heron Books

Condition:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
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This classic saga chronicles the lives of the affluent Forsyte family, detailing their intricate relationships and the pursuit of wealth and social standing in late Victorian and Edwardian England. It critically examines the concept of property, both material and human, within a rigid social structure. The narrative illustrates the possessive nature of its characters and the societal shifts impacting their world. The Man of Property particularly focuses on the complex marriage of Soames Forsyte, while Indian Summer of a Forsyte presents a poignant interlude. This sweeping work offers a compelling portrait of an era defined by tradition and burgeoning modernity.