John Galsworthy - The Country House: "One can't hunt on next to nothing!"

Autori

• John Galsworthy

Parametri

Pagine

174pagine

Tempo di lettura

7ore

• Classici
• Letteratura britannica
• Narrativa
• Premio Nobel
• Prosa storica

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Born into a wealthy family, John Galsworthy pursued law before turning to literature, influenced by friendships with notable figures like Joseph Conrad. His secret affair with Ada Nemesis Pearson Cooper led to their marriage in 1905. Galsworthy's literary career began with short stories, but he gained prominence with plays and novels, particularly "The Forsyte Saga," which critiques social class and morality. An advocate for various social causes, he received the Nobel Prize in 1932. Galsworthy passed away in 1933, leaving a legacy of challenging societal norms.

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Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2017

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