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The three novels that make up The Forsyte Saga chronicle the ebbing social power of the commercial upper-middle class Forsyte family through three generations, beginning in Victorian London during the 1880s and ending in the early 1920s. Galsworthy's masterly narrative examines not only their fortunes but also the wider developments within society, particularly the changing position of women.

Dive into The Forsyte Saga, an enthralling tale of a prosperous London family spanning from the 1880s to the 1920s. In The Man of Property, we meet Soames Forsyte, a partner in the familys law firm, whose troubled marriage to Irene sets the stage for a dramatic exploration of love and loyalty. As Irene falls for another man, we also witness the complexities within the Forsyte clan, including the estrangement between Old Jolyon and his artistic son Young Jolyon, alongside the budding romance of Young Jolyons daughter, June, and architect Philip Bosinney. This compelling narrative leads us to a ...

Jessica Raine stars in all four BBC Radio 4 full-cast dramatisations of John Galsworthy's Forsyte novels. An irresistible family saga of love, money and betrayal, The Forsytes: The Complete Series encompasses four acclaimed BBC Radio 4 productions of Galsworthy's perennially popular epic, spanning 50 years from 1886 to 1936.

First broadcast in 1990, this monumental adaptation of John Galsworthy's Nobel Prize-winning novel series was a radio event. It was the most expensive drama serial ever produced, featured one of the biggest, most star-studded casts and dominated the Radio 4 schedules for more than five months, attracting more than a million listeners each week. Comprising all nine books in Galsworthy's Forsyte Chronicles, it spans 50 years - from 1886 to 1936 - and tells the irresistible story of an upper-class dynasty torn apart by a terrible feud.

John Galsworthy's magnificent trilogy of power and passion chronicles the wealthy Forsyte family. As the disintegrating values of the Victorian era progress to World War I and the political uncertainty of the 1930s, the family's material and emotional struggles are set within the dwindling status of the affluent middle-classes.

‘The Forsyte Saga’ unfolds the intricate tale of a wealthy London family from the 1880s to the 1920s. In To Let, the final book of this epic saga, we find ourselves in the year 1920—two decades have passed since Irene married Young Jolyon and welcomed their son, John, while Soames wed Annette, giving rise to their daughter, Fleur. The branches of this family have grown apart, with John and Fleur unaware of each others existence. With all the old Forsytes gone except for Timothy, Val and Holly return from South Africa where Val has been training racehorses. June has opened a gallery near ...

In The Dark Flower, Galsworthy presents a profound exploration of love and desire. As spring heralds new beginnings, Lennan finds himself captivated by a love that is tantalizingly out of reach—a forbidden romance that challenges his very essence. As he navigates the complexities of life, he experiences two contrasting types of love one that offers comfort and companionship, and another that is wild, passionate, and fraught with peril. Ultimately, Lennan settles into a seemingly safe marriage, but the thrill of danger resurfaces with the arrival of a young mistress. He must confront a ...

Step into the intriguing world of The Forsyte Saga, where the complexities of a wealthy London family unfold from the 1880s to the 1920s. In Chancery, the second book in this captivating series, picks up five years after Irenes departure from Soames and the tragic death of Bosinney. Old Jolyon is immediately drawn to Irene, and upon his passing, he leaves her a generous legacy, enabling her to carve out an independent life in Paris. Meanwhile, Soames, desperate for a son, seeks to reconnect with Irene, only to face rejection. As fate intertwines their lives, Young Jolyon, now a widower and ...

In Island Pharisees, Richard Shelton grapples with his conscience amidst the opulence of the British Empire at its zenith. As a member of the elite class, he begins to peel back the layers of his luxurious existence and confront the stark realities faced by the lower classes. Engaged to the affluent Antonia, Richards encounters with those less fortunate challenge his beliefs and lead him to reject the notion that his class is inherently virtuous, ultimately positioning him as a moral outcast. This thought-provoking narrative is a biting satire that explores the complexities of societal norms ...

In Freelands, we delve into the complexities of the Freelands family, a diverse clan navigating the turbulent waters of their time. Tod Freeland, a gentle giant with few words, contrasts sharply with his passionate and outspoken wife, Kirsteen. Their family is a tapestry of personalities Felix, the introspective literary soul, Stanley, the astute businessman, and John, the politically-minded member. Their mother, a practical yet uncomprehending matriarch, adds another layer to this multifaceted narrative. Meanwhile, the younger generation, Nedda and Derek, find themselves swept up in a ...

Dive into a sharp-witted satire that critiques middle-class complacency and artistic ambition. This intriguing tale unfolds a bizarre love triangle among the bohemian elite, woven together with elements of mysticism. (Summary by Simon Evers)

At just 23, Gyp, the daughter of ex-Major Charles Claire Winton, finds herself swept into the world of music and romance when she marries Fiorsen, a Swedish violin virtuoso. Raised in isolation by her British father, Gyps sheltered upbringing is shattered as her father attempts to introduce her to society. When an attack of gout sends him to Wiesbaden for treatment, Gyp accompanies him and encounters the magnetic allure of Fiorsen and his enchanting performances. As a highly sensitive and musically gifted young woman, she is initially captivated by the violinists charm, but her father quickly ...

The Forsyte Saga initially centres on Soames Forsyte - a successful solicitor living in London with his beautiful wife Irene. A pillar of the late Victorian upper middle class, materially wealthy, his appears to be a golden existence endowed with all the necessary possessions for a 'Man of Property' but beneath this very proper exterior lies a core of unhappiness and brutal relationships. When The Forsyte Saga was shown on television in 1967 it was hugely successful.

The three novels that make up this trilogy have long been recognized as masterpieces of 20th-century literature, and Galsworthy as one of its leading exponents. But don’t let that be the reason you put off listening to this wonderful work. There are passion and lust in these pages, high art and low comedy, and unthinking violence that ride alongside ever-correct manners. Scandal, tragedy, despair, rape, accidental death, marriage, remarriage and a healthy leavening of births all unfold against a rolling backdrop of a world war.

The three novels that make up this trilogy have long been recognized as masterpieces of 20th-century literature, and Galsworthy as one of its leading exponents. But don’t let that be the reason you put off listening to this wonderful work. There are passion and lust in these pages, high art and low comedy, and unthinking violence that ride alongside ever-correct manners. Scandal, tragedy, despair, rape, accidental death, marriage, remarriage and a healthy leavening of births all unfold against a rolling backdrop of a world war.

V centre romana angliyskogo pisatelya Dzhona Golsuorsi "Sdayotsya vnayom" (1921), zavershayushchego ego znamenituyu trilogiyu "Saga o Forsaytah", - istoriya otnosheniy dvuh yunyh predstaviteley vrazhduyushchih vetvey roda Forsaytov, Fler i Dzhona. Chto okazhetsya sil'nee, nenavist' ili lyubov' - ehtot vopros derzhit chitatelya v napryazhenii na protyazhenii vsego romana.

“So many people have written and claimed that their families were the original of the Forsytes,” wrote Galsworthy, “that one has almost been encouraged to believe in the typicality of an imagine species.” It is the Spring of 1920, 34 years on from the beginning of the Saga. “Young Jolyon” is married to Irene after her divorce from Soames, and they now have a son, Jon. Soames has re-married and has a daughter, Fleur. A new generation of Forsytes comes of age and the Saga continues.

In To Let, Irene's son Jon and Soames' daughter Fleur, now both 19 years old, fall in love. But when Jon learns of the past feud between their families, he decides that he cannot marry Fleur. To drive her from his mind, he travels to America with his mother Irene. Fleur now throws herself at her long-standing admirer, Michael Mont, a fashionable baronet's son, and the two are married.

The third volume of this gripping family saga, End of the Chapter, shifts to the Cherrells - cousins of the Forsytes by marriage. Young Dinny Cherrell in particular cherishes their ancestral home, Condaford Grange, which represents stability in a rapidly changing world. Through his depiction of the lives and loves of this family, Galsworthy throws a brilliant spotlight on the social and political upheavals of the 1930s.

John Galsworthy's magnificent trilogy of power and passion chronicles the wealthy Forsyte family. The complete Chronicles are divided into three volumes, containing nine books and four interludes in total. Volume 2, A Modern Comedy, focuses on Soames's vivacious daughter, Fleur. Soames tries constantly to protect her but is baffled by the carefree attitudes in post-war London. Fleur and her husband Michael Mont host society gatherings, but her previous affair with Jon Forsyte leaves embers of a passion that are ready to ignite - with dreadful consequences.