The Forsyte Saga, Volume II. Indian Summer of a Forsyte In Chancery
John Galsworthy
Belletristik / Hauptwerk vor 1945
Beschreibung
Volume II of "The Forsyte Saga" by John Galsworthy consists of "Indian Summer of a Forsyte" and "In Chancery." This continuation of the saga further explores the intricacies and dramas of the Forsyte family, an upper-middle-class British family navigating societal shifts at the turn of the 20th century. "Indian Summer of a Forsyte" dives deep into Old Jolyon Forsyte's late-life romance, revealing the softer, reflective side of his character. Meanwhile, "In Chancery" is driven by the legal and emotional battles between Soames and Irene Forsyte, as they grapple with the consequences of their tumultuous marriage amidst a changing societal landscape. Galsworthy masterfully portrays the internal and external conflicts of a family trying to uphold its legacy and tradition in a rapidly modernizing world.
