Beyond

By John Galsworthy

Book Overview

""Beyond"" is a novel written by John Galsworthy, published in 1917. It is a story that explores the themes of love, marriage, and the impact of social class on relationships. The novel follows the lives of two main characters, the wealthy and privileged Michael Mont and the working-class girl, Dinny Cherrell. Despite their different backgrounds, Michael and Dinny fall in love and decide to get married. However, their families and society disapprove of their union, and they face numerous obstacles in their quest for happiness. The novel is set in England during the early 20th century, a time of great social and political change. The story is told through the perspectives of various characters, each with their own unique experiences and viewpoints. The author uses these different perspectives to explore the complexities of human relationships and the challenges that arise when people from different backgrounds come together.Throughout the novel, Galsworthy also touches on themes such as morality, duty, and the role of women in society. He portrays the struggles of women to assert their independence and make their own choices in a world that is dominated by men.Overall, ""Beyond"" is a compelling and thought-provoking novel that offers a poignant commentary on the social and cultural norms of its time. It is a timeless story of love, sacrifice, and the human spirit, and it continues to resonate with readers today.They who have known the doldrums--how the sails of the listless ship droop, and the hope of escape dies day by day--may understand something of the life Gyp began living now. On a ship, even doldrums come to an end. But a young woman of twenty-three, who has made a mistake in her marriage, and has only herself to blame, looks forward to no end.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 141910988X
• ISBN13: 9781419109881
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.23 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 7.5" x 9.3"