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John Galsworthy won a Nobel Prize in literature in 1932. He is best known for writing the Forsyte Saga. Galsworthy campaigned for various social causes in his writing, including prison reform, censorship issues, women's rights, and the rights of animals. Galsworthy became known for his portrayal of the British upper middle class and for his social satire. His plays often took up specific social grievances such as the double standard of justice as applied to the upper and lower classes. Plays in this collection include First and Last -- Little Man -- Hall-Marked -- Defeat -- The Sun -- Punch and Go…mehr

Produktbeschreibung
John Galsworthy won a Nobel Prize in literature in 1932. He is best known for writing the Forsyte Saga. Galsworthy campaigned for various social causes in his writing, including prison reform, censorship issues, women's rights, and the rights of animals. Galsworthy became known for his portrayal of the British upper middle class and for his social satire. His plays often took up specific social grievances such as the double standard of justice as applied to the upper and lower classes. Plays in this collection include First and Last -- Little Man -- Hall-Marked -- Defeat -- The Sun -- Punch and Go
Autorenporträt
John Galsworthy (1867-1933) was an English novelist and playwright, noted for his portrayal of the British upper middle class and for his social criticism. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932. Galsworthy's literary career was marked by a commitment to social issues and a meticulous, often understated, style. His works reflect his deep concern for social justice and depict the struggles of life with both sympathy and moral earnestness. Best known for his Forsyte Saga, a series of novels which chronicle the ebbing social power of an upper-middle-class English family, Galsworthy's writing is characterized by its narrative breadth and depth. The richness of his characters and the detailed examination of their personal lives set Galsworthy apart from his contemporaries. His plays, though less known than his novels, also exhibit his characteristic insight and empathy. 'Six Short Plays', a collection drawing upon themes of marital strife, social inequality, and profound human emotion, showcases Galsworthy's dramatic talents. Each play in the collection is concise, yet dense with meaning and potent in its social commentary, highlighting Galsworthy's skill as a dramatist. Throughout his career, John Galsworthy remained a dedicated chronicler of English society, with a keen eye for the subtleties of class and the complexities of human relationships. His literary contributions continue to be celebrated for their elegant prose, narrative sophistication, and deep humanism.