The Patrician by John Galsworthy
The novel revolves around the life of a wealthy and influential family, exploring themes of social class, morality, and personal relationships. The story centers on the complex dynamics between the family members, particularly the tension between tradition and modernity. Through the characters' experiences, the novel critiques the societal norms and values of the time, highlighting the consequences of unchecked ambition and the corrupting influence of power.
By John Galsworthy · First published 1906 · Genre: Literary Fiction, Social Commentary, Drama · 52 chapters
Contents
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER I
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER II
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER III
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER IV
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER V
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VI
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER VIII
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER IX
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER X
- CHAPTER XI
- CHAPTER XI
- CHAPTER XII
- CHAPTER XII
- CHAPTER XIII
- CHAPTER XIII
- CHAPTER XIV
- CHAPTER XIV
- CHAPTER XV
- CHAPTER XV
- CHAPTER XVI
- When Miltoun at Last Came it was Past Nine o'Clock
- CHAPTER XVII
- CHAPTER XVII
- CHAPTER XVIII
- CHAPTER XVIII
- CHAPTER XIX
- CHAPTER XIX
- CHAPTER XX
- CHAPTER XX
- CHAPTER XXI
- CHAPTER XXI
- CHAPTER XXII
- CHAPTER XXII
- CHAPTER XXIII
- CHAPTER XXIV
- CHAPTER XXV
- CHAPTER XXVI
- CHAPTER XXVII
- CHAPTER XXVIII
- CHAPTER XXIX
- CHAPTER XXX
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