The Man of Property

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It was a sensible marriage: Soames Forsyte had money, and Irene had beauty. However, Irene loved another man—a poor man without property—rather than her husband. The Forsytes were concerned about maintaining their reputation and did not understand Irene's feelings at all. Heinemann Guided Readers U3 - Upper Level Readers are designed to assist students in transitioning to unsimplified literature across English literature. The content and language are carefully controlled, featuring key elements such as Information Control, where essential story details are presented and reinforced in the Points for Understanding section. Some background references may be unfamiliar but are explained in the text and Glossary. Structure Control ensures that students encounter familiar structures from basic English courses, with complex structures used sparingly. Sentence length is limited to a maximum of four clauses in most cases, promoting clarity. Vocabulary Control provides a basic vocabulary of around 2,200 words while introducing new terms, including idiomatic and figurative expressions, which are clearly defined in the Glossary.