The novel explores the lives of two families, the Forsytes and the Soameses, over several generations. It examines their social status, relationships, and personal struggles in Victorian England. The story delves into themes of class, morality, and the changing values of society during this period. Through a complex web of characters and plotlines, the novel critiques the social conventions and hypocrisies of the time.
By John Galsworthy · First published 1901 · Genre: Social Realism, Literary Fiction, Drama