Tatterdemalion by John Galsworthy

The novel revolves around the lives of a group of people living in London's East End during the late 19th century. It explores themes of poverty, social class, and the struggles of everyday life. The story centers on a young woman who becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships with various characters, including a wealthy businessman and a charismatic street performer.

By John Galsworthy · First published 1901 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Drama · 23 chapters · 76,409 words

First lines

Her predilection for things French came from childish recollections of school-days in Paris, and a hasty removal thence by her father during the revolution of '48, of later travels as a little maiden, by diligence, to Pau and the then undiscovered Pyrenees, to a Montpellier and a Nice as yet unspoiled. Unto her seventy-eighth year, her French accent had remained unruffled, her soul in love with French gloves and dresses; and her face had the pale, unwrinkled, slightly aquiline perfection of the 'French marquise' type -- it may, perhaps, be doubted whether any French marquise ever looked the part so perfectly.

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: John Galsworthy
• Date: 1901 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Drama, Historical Fiction, Psychological Fiction
• Length: 76,409 words
• Structure: 23 chapters, 982 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)

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Genres

• Literary Fiction — The work explores complex characters and themes, focusing on human experiences and societal issues.
• Social Commentary — It critiques social norms and class structures, reflecting on the impact of society on individual lives.
• Drama — The narrative involves intense emotional conflicts and character-driven plots.
• Historical Fiction — The setting and context provide insights into the historical period, influencing character motivations and societal interactions.

Tags

Social Commentary · Realism · Class Struggle · Family Drama · English Literature · Victorian Era · Industrialization · Poverty · Exploitation · Morality · Social Hierarchy · Marriage

Contents

• The Grey Angel
• Spindleberries
• Defeat
• Expectations
• Flotsam and Jetsam a Reminiscence
• Manna
• The Bright Side
• A Strange Thing
• "Cafard"
• Two Looks
• Recorded
• Fairyland
• The Recruit
• The Nightmare Child
• The Peace Meeting
• Buttercup-Night
• "the Dog it was that Died"
• In Heaven and Earth
• The Mother Stone
• Poirot and Bidan. a Recollection
• The Muffled Ship
• Heritage (an Impression)
• 'a Green Hill Far Away'

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• The Forsyte Saga, Part 2: Indian Summer Of A Forsyte (1921)
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• The Forsyte Saga, Part 5: To Let (1921)
• The Forsyte Saga, Part 3: In Chancery (1921)
• The Forsyte Saga, Part 1: The Man of Property (1921)
• Buttercup-Night (1903)
• The Dark Flower (1899)
• The Freelands (1924)
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