Complete Project Gutenberg John Galsworthy Works

"The Forsyte Saga" by John Galsworthy is a sweeping family story set in the late 1800s, revealing the shifting morals of the Victorian age. The narrative carefully follows the Forsytes, a wealthy English family, as they wrestle with money, possessions, and the difficult choices between love and family duty. The story begins with characters like old Jolyon Forsyte, his granddaughter June, and Philip Bosinney, an architect engaged to June; their relationships ignite numerous family squabbles and observations about high society. A family meeting at old Jolyon's home, celebrating June and Bosinney's engagement, shows off the intricate family relationships of the Forsyte family, marked by having control, competition, and a polite appearance hiding deep frustrations and concerns about social standing. The gathering offers a small picture of their broader lives, where silent conflicts are obvious through how family members act toward the unusual Bosinney and his relationship with June. By sketching out distinct characters and their interactions, Galsworthy prepares the reader for a wider tale exploring how changes in society affect personal wishes and family connections.