John Galsworthy

The Complete Essays of John Galsworthy (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring the Human Condition: Essays by a Nobel Prize-Winning Author

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Complete Essays of John Galsworthy," the acclaimed author of the Forsyte Saga presents a compelling collection of reflective essays that traverse a range of themes including social justice, human nature, and the role of the artist in society. Galsworthy's literary style is characterized by its clarity and grace, employing a mix of wit and earnestness that invites readers to ponder the moral dilemmas of his time. Written during the early 20th century, these essays echo the burgeoning social consciousness and tumultuous changes of post-Victorian Britain, capturing the essence of a society grappling with modernization and class struggle. John Galsworthy (1867-1933), a prominent figure in the literary landscape of his era, was deeply influenced by his observations of societal inequities and personal experiences, including his interactions with various social classes. His dedication to social reform is evident in his works, which often reflect his advocacy for the disenfranchised. Galsworthy's literary contributions earned him the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932, solidifying his legacy as a novelist and essayist committed to illuminating pressing societal issues. For readers seeking to engage with the philosophical inquiries and ethical concerns of early 20th-century thought, "The Complete Essays of John Galsworthy" offers profound insights that remain relevant today. This collection not only showcases Galsworthy'Äôs articulate prose but also invites reflection on contemporary social issues, making it an essential read for anyone invested in literature and social thought.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 142
• Erscheinungstermin: 18. Mai 2021
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4057664621849
• Artikelnr.: 58499578

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.