John Galsworthy - The Six Short Plays: "The biggest tragedy of life is the utter impossibility to change what you have done"

The life of John Galsworthy is marked by his transition from law to literature, influenced by friendships and personal relationships, particularly his long affair with Ada Nemesis Pearson Cooper. His early works, published under the pen name John Sinjohn, set the stage for his later success as a novelist and playwright, notably with "The Forsyte Saga." Galsworthy's writings critique social class and moral codes of the Edwardian era while advocating for various social causes. His legacy includes a Nobel Prize and a reputation for challenging societal norms of his time.