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John Galsworthy

Kirjat ja teokset yhdessä paikassa: 1 040 kirjaa, julkaisuja vuosilta 1968–2026, suosituimpiin kuuluu Villa Rubein, and Other Stories. Vertaile teosten hintoja ja tarkista saatavuus suomalaisista kirjakaupoista.

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Kirjojen julkaisuvuodet: 1968–2026.

The Fugitive

The Fugitive

John Galsworthy

Double 9 Books LLP
2023
nidottu
"The Fugitive" is a four-act play by John Galsworthy, first performed in 1913. The play revolves around the romantic relationship between a married woman, and a successful but aging barrister who is aware of his wife's infidelity but chooses to ignore it. As the play progresses, the character's motivations and desires are revealed, leading to a tragic conclusion. His passion for her is not reciprocated, and he eventually leaves her. She cannot bear the shame of her actions, taking her own life. He is left to deal with the aftermath of his wife's death and confront his own role in her unhappiness. The play explores themes of love, desire, morality, and the consequences of one's actions. It also highlights the societal expectations placed on women and the limitations they face in pursuing their own happiness. Overall, "The Fugitive" is a poignant and thought-provoking examination of the human condition.
The Forsyte Saga

The Forsyte Saga

John Galsworthy

Double 9 Books LLP
2023
nidottu
Soames Forsyte's exquisite goods collection is most cherished by his wife, the mysterious Irene. However, her passion for Bosinney, a destitute architect who entirely opposes the Forsyte principles, sets off a chain of events that can only result in embarrassment and catastrophe. Gordon's opinions were greatly influenced by Robertson, who thought that missionaries were the only people who could change the settlers' lackadaisical attitudes toward sporadic church services and tepid spirituality. He rose to prominence as a supporter of the unification of the churches and social change in the West. As a result, the United Church of Canada was established in the 1920s as a reaction to the rising liberalism and secularization. Galsworthy engages the reader in a game. He is content to give us access to the thoughts of many characters, but not Irene. Therefore, we will have to make an educated assumption as to why she specifically started to despise her spouse. Soames claims to have no explanation. In a work that generally is content to toss enormous baleful of information out the back of the brougham, it is an infuriating but very purposeful withholding of information.