Jutta Schlösser Book order (chronological)

The monumental family saga of English Nobel laureate John Galsworthy has often been compared to Thomas Mann's *Buddenbrooks*. Spanning four generations, the story of the Forsyte family unfolds against the backdrop of the Victorian era, characterized by decadence and hypocrisy that permeate the possession-obsessed bourgeoisie. In a grand balancing act between irony and pathos, Galsworthy brings to life the inescapable contradictions of his characters.

The three novels which make up The Forsyte Saga chronicle the ebbing social power of the commercial upper-middle class Forsyte family between 1886 and 1920. Galsworthy's masterly narrative examines not only their fortunes but also the wider developments within society, particularly the changing position of women. This is the only critical edition of the work available, with Notes that explain contemporary artistic and literary allusions and define the slang of the time.