Author Description

"The Forsyte Saga" is a series of three novels and two interludes published between 1906 and 1921 by John Galsworthy. They chronicle the vicissitudes of the leading members of an upper-middle-class British family, similar to Galsworthy's own. Only a few generations removed from their farmer ancestors, the family members are keenly aware of their status as "new money". The main character, Soames Forsyte, sees himself as a "man of property" by virtue of his ability to accumulate material possessions-but this does not succeed in bringing him pleasure.Einstein Books' edition of "The Forsyte Saga" contains supplementary texts:* "Justice", a play by John Galsworthy, This 1910 crime play was written partly in order to help improve conditions in prisons in the U.K.* "Quality" a short story by John Galsworthy, depicting a German craftsman's effort to survive at a time when success was determined solely by work.* A few selected quotes of John Galsworthy.