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John Galsworthy was born at Kingston Upon Thames in Surrey, England, on August 14th 1867 to a wealthy and well established family. His schooling was at Harrow and New College, Oxford before training as a barrister and being called to the bar in 1890. However, Law was not attractive... Read Full Overview

The Foundations is a novel written by John Galsworthy, published in 1920. The story revolves around the Forsyte family, who are wealthy and influential members of British society. The novel is set in the early 20th century, just before the outbreak of World War I.The main character... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original... Read Full Overview

The Foundations is a novel written by John Galsworthy, first published in 1920. The book follows the story of a wealthy family, the Forsytes, who are struggling to come to terms with the changing social and economic landscape of England at the turn of the 20th century. The patriarch... Read Full Overview

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Excerpt from The Foundations: An Extravagant Play Lord William Dromondy's mansion in Park Lane. Eight o'clock of the evening. Little Anne Dromondy and the large footman, James, gaunt and grim, discovered in the wine cellar, by light of gas. James, in plush breeches, is selecting... Read Full Overview

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Excerpt from The Foundations: An Extravagant Play Lord William Dromondy's mansion in Park Lane. Eight o'clock of the evening. Little Anne Dromondy and the large footman, James, gaunt and grim, discovered in the wine cellar, by light of gas. James, in plush breeches, is selecting... Read Full Overview