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John Galsworthy OM (/ ˈ ɡ ɔː l z w ɜːr ð i /; 14 August 1867 – 31 January 1933) was an English novelist and playwright. He is best known for his trilogy of novels collectively called The Forsyte Saga , and two later trilogies, A Modern Comedy and End of the Chapter .
John Galsworthy was an English novelist and playwright, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1932. Galsworthy’s family, of Devonshire farming stock traceable to the 16th century, had made a comfortable fortune in property in the 19th century.
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John Galsworthy was a British novelist and playwright who wrote The Forsyte Saga, a roman fleuve that criticized the upper middle classes. He also wrote social dramas such as Justice and The Skin Game, and received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932.
John Galsworthy has 1940 books on Goodreads with 102415 ratings. John Galsworthy’s most popular book is The Forsyte Saga (The Forsyte Chronicles, #1-3).
John Galsworthy's life, marked by both personal rebellion and an unwavering commitment to social critique, mirrors the turmoil and transformation of his time. His enduring legacy is testament to his unique contribution to British heritage, a heritage that continues to shape and inform the nation's understanding of itself and its past.
John Galsworthy came from a wealthy English family with businesses in many countries. He studied law but abandoned his plans to become a lawyer and instead traveled widely to look after the family’s businesses. During his travels he became acquainted with the writer Joseph Conrad, who became a close friend.
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John Galsworthy. Literary career of English novelist and playwright John Galsworthy, who used John Sinjohn as a pseudonym, spanned the Victorian, Edwardian and Georgian eras.In addition to his prolific literary status, Galsworthy was also a renowned social activist. He was an outspoken advocate for the women's suffrage movement, prison reform ...
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