The Patrician by John Galsworthy

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Author Galsworthy, John, 1867-1933
Title The Patrician
Note Reading ease score: 78.8 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Credits Produced by David Widger
Summary "The Patrician" by John Galsworthy is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story delves into the lives of the Caradoc family, centering around Lord Valleys and his children as they navigate issues of status, tradition, and modernity within the aristocratic class. Through their interactions and discussions, Galsworthy explores themes of societal change, the burdens of heritage, and the contrast between personal desires and duty. The opening of the novel sets a reflective tone as it describes the grand dining hall of Monkland Court, the family estate, illuminated by the morning light. This room symbolizes the weight of history and the legacy of the Caradoc family, where traditions and personal histories are intertwined. As the day begins, we are introduced to various characters, including the spirited young girl Ann and the contemplative Lord Valleys, whose thoughts reflect a mixture of duty and personal feeling regarding the political and social climate. The stage is set for a complex exploration of family dynamics and societal expectations that will unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Aristocracy (Social class) -- Fiction
Subject Upper class -- England -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 2774
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Jan 27, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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