Awakening - Galsworthy, John

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Résumé :
This book has been considered by academicians and scholars of great significance and value to literature. This forms a part of the knowledge base for future generations. So that the book is never forgotten we have represented this book in a print format as the same form as it was originally first published. Hence any marks or annotations seen are left intentionally to preserve its true nature.

Biographie:
John Galsworthy was an English dramatist and novelist who lived from 14 August 1867 to 31 January 1933. His novels, The Forsyte Saga, and two more trilogies, A Modern Comedy and End of the Chapter, are his best-known works. He received the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932. Galsworthy, who came from a wealthy upper-middle-class family, was expected to become a lawyer, but he found the profession unappealing, so he resorted to literature. Before his first book, The Man of Property, about the Forsyte family, was released in 1897, he was thirty years old. It wasn't until that book the first of its kind that he saw true popularity. His debut play, The Silver Box, had its London premiere the same year. As a writer, he gained notoriety for his socially conscious plays that addressed issues such as the politics and morality of war, the persecution of women, the use of solitary confinement in prisons, the battle of workers against exploitation, and jingoism. The patriarch, Old Jolyon, is based on Galsworthy's father, and the Forsyte family in the collection of books and short tales known as The Forsyte Chronicles is comparable to Galsworthy's family in many aspects....

Sommaire:
A single moment can change a life - or a conscience. In Awakening, John Galsworthy, the celebrated chronicler of Edwardian England, crafts a subtle yet piercing tale of moral reckoning and the quiet drama of human relationships. This classic short fiction, set against the nuanced backdrop of early 20th-century society, explores the intricate boundaries of social class and the profound shifts that come with a true moral awakening. Galsworthy's storytelling, renowned among Forsyte Saga fans and admirers of Thomas Hardy, brings the world of English short stories to vivid life. Here, the friction between tradition and change is palpable, as characters navigate the expectations of their class and the stirrings of personal conscience. The story's deft critique of social structures and its exploration of awakening - both personal and societal - make it a touchstone for readers drawn to classic literary fiction and the drama of human relationships. Republished by Alpha Editions in a careful modern edition, this volume preserves the spirit of the original while making it effortless to enjoy today - a heritage title prepared for readers and collectors alike. Whether you seek an annotated reading edition for thoughtful study, or a classic fiction collection to treasure, Awakening stands as a testament to Galsworthy's enduring insight and the timeless relevance of his themes. Discover a lost gem of English literature and experience the subtle power of a master storyteller at the height of his craft....