John Galsworthy Libros

La Saga de los Forsyte está compuesta por tres novelas (El propietario (1899), En los tribunales (1920), y Se alquila(1921) y dos entreactos ( El veranillo de San Martín de un Forsyte (1918), y Despertar (1920). Soames Forsyte, abogado como su padre, es el más claro reflejo del éxito alcanzado por la pujante clase media profesional británica durante época victoriana. Su posición económica incluso le permite ser propietario, por lo que encarga a un arquitecto comprometido con su prima que le construya una casa de campo en la que vivirá con su mujer, la elegante y delicada Irene

La cuchara de plata, segundo eslabón del ciclo «Una comedia moderna», es una crítica irónica de la actitud de la alta sociedad londinense en los años posteriores a la Gran Guerra. Fleur Forsyte y su marido Michael Mont han sido padres por primera vez. Tras haber abandonado su trabajo como editor, Michael ha entrado en política y ahora ocupa un escaño en la Cámara de los Comunes. Fleur, por su parte, no renuncia a sus frívolas reuniones sociales, afición que provocará un molesto pleito en los tribunales que pondrá a prueba la paciencia y habilidad del patriarca de la familia, Soames Forsyte. Mi entras, el país sigue desangrándose por las heridas mal cerradas tras la Gran Guerra. Esta edición de La cuchara de plata incorpora, a manera de prólogo, la novela corta de transición Un cortejo silencioso, donde se entrevén los antiguos amores prohibidos de Fleur.

In this second part of John Galworthy's trilogy of love, power, money and family feuding, a new generation has arrived to divide the Forsyte clan with society scandals and conflicting passions

Set in the aftermath of World War I, the play delves into loyalty, honor, and moral responsibility through the lives of friends facing a scandal that tests their relationships. Galsworthy employs incisive dialogue to reveal the underlying tensions within polite society, as characters confront conflicting loyalties and ethical dilemmas. The narrative highlights the enduring bonds of friendship and the sacrifices required for personal integrity, offering a timeless exploration of honor and the complexities of human relationships.

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Jon Forsyte is back. After years living in America with his mother Irene, he is excited to be home and can't wait to show off his roots to his new bride. When Fleur Forsyte, now Fleur Mont, his first love, hears of his arrival, she doesn't know what to feel. She's married too, though, with a little boy so there's no reason why they all can't meet as friends. But feelings so strong are not easily contained. And when their passion is rekindled, no one can halt the devastating events that follow - the secret culmination of an old, old story...

Set in the early twentieth century, this family saga explores the complexities of the Forsyte family, particularly focusing on Soames, whose possessiveness and troubled marriage to the alluring Irene drive the narrative. The story spans multiple generations, showcasing the dynamics of upper middle-class life. This edition consolidates the original 1922 trilogy, offering a complete reading experience of Galsworthy's masterful work, which revitalized the genre and captivated readers with its intricate character studies and social commentary.