John Galsworthy

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The Island Pharisees (eBook, ePUB)

Exploring Class Conflict and Moral Dilemmas in 20th-Century English Society

Beschreibung

In "The Island Pharisees," John Galsworthy masterfully explores the tensions between individual desires and societal expectations set against the backdrop of early 20th-century England. The novel employs a rich, descriptive literary style, vividly portraying the inner lives of its characters. Galsworthy's nuanced examination of class distinctions and morality invites readers to reflect on the contradictions inherent in human nature and the constraints of convention, capturing the zeitgeist of a society on the brink of change. John Galsworthy, an accomplished novelist and playwright, was born into a prominent English family and educated at Harrow School and Oxford University. His firsthand experiences with the social divides of his time, coupled with his advocacy for social reform'Äîincluding the welfare of the underprivileged'Äîshaped his literary voice. Galsworthy's rich background in law and literature, along with his own struggles with the values of his society, inform the satirical yet poignant tone of "The Island Pharisees," driving home the profound themes of hypocrisy and moral dilemmas. This thought-provoking novel is highly recommended for readers interested in psychological depth and social critique. Galsworthy's incisive prose and layered characters make it a compelling study of human nature and societal flaws, appealing to both literary enthusiasts and those seeking a deeper understanding of the complexities of social life during this transformative era.

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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: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 247
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066176105
• Artikelnr.: 58757599