The Eldest Son

by John Galsworthy

Overview

"The Eldest Son" by John Galsworthy is a captivating drama that delves into the complexities of family dynamics, class conflict, and personal ambition in early 20th-century England. Set against the backdrop of a wealthy English family's estate, the play explores themes of inheritance, duty, and the struggle for individual identity. At its core, "The Eldest Son" revolves around the Forsyte family, a wealthy and influential clan grappling with the challenges of maintaining their social status and preserving their legacy. The focus is on the eldest son, James Forsyte, whose sense of duty and obligation to his family clash with his desire for personal fulfillment and autonomy. As James navigates the expectations placed upon him by his domineering father and the traditions of upper-class society, he must confront the conflicting demands of loyalty to his family and the pursuit of his own happiness. His journey becomes a microcosm of the tensions between tradition and modernity, duty and desire, that define the era.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9791041996490
Publisher:	Culturea
Publication date:	04/13/2024
Pages:	174
Product dimensions:	7.44(w) x 9.69(h) x 0.37(d)

About the Author

John Galsworthy OM (14 August 1867 - 31 January 1933) was an English novelist and playwright. Notable works include The Forsyte Saga (1906-1921) and its sequels, A Modern Comedy and End of the Chapter. He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932.Galsworthy was born at what is now known as Galsworthy House (then called Parkhurst) on Kingston Hill in Surrey, England, the son of John and Blanche Bailey (née Bartleet) Galsworthy. His family was prosperous and well established, with a large property in Kingston upon Thames that is now the site of three schools: Marymount International School, Rokeby Preparatory School, and Holy Cross Preparatory School.