Wanted-Schooling by John Galsworthy

The novel revolves around the lives of two families, the Forsytes and the Soameses, who are connected through marriage. The story explores their social status, relationships, and personal struggles in Victorian England. The Forsyte family is portrayed as being obsessed with material possessions and social standing, while the Soameses are depicted as being more refined and cultured. However, both families are shown to be flawed and struggling with their own personal demons. Throughout the novel, themes of class, morality, and the decline of traditional values are explored. The characters' relationships with each other are complex and often fraught, leading to conflicts and power struggles within the family. Ultimately, the novel is a commentary on the social conventions and hypocrisies of Victorian England, as well as the human condition in general.

By John Galsworthy · First published 1908 · Genre: Literary Criticism, Philosophical, Essay · 2,100 words

First lines

"Et nous jongleurs inutiles, frivoles joueurs de luth! ". Useless jugglers, frivolous players on the lute! Must we so describe ourselves, we, the producers, season by season, of so many hundreds of "remarkable" works of fiction? -- for though, when we take up the remarkable works of our fellows, we "really cannot read them! " the Press and the advertisements of our publishers tell us that they are "remarkable."

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• Work type: Novel
• Author: John Galsworthy
• Date: 1908 CE
• Language: English
• Genres: Literary Criticism, Philosophical, Essay, Satire, Social Commentary
• Length: 2,100 words
• Structure: 1 section, 27 paragraphs
• Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Genres

• Literary Criticism — The work critiques the state of fiction writing and the responsibilities of writers, making it a significant piece of literary criticism.
• Philosophical — It explores deeper philosophical questions about the nature of creativity, expression, and the societal demand for literature.
• Essay — The format and style resemble an essay, presenting arguments and reflections on the writing profession.
• Satire — It employs satirical elements to critique the quality of fiction and the motivations of writers.

Tags

Social Commentary · Education System · Critique of Society · Realism · Class Struggle · Inequality · Social Hierarchy · British Literature · Early 20th Century · Novel · Satire · Comedy of Manners

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