Author: John Galsworthy
Title: 1936 Caravan the Assembled Tales of John Galsworthy
Description: London, William Heinemann, 1936. Leather. A selection of short stories by the English novelist and playwright John Galsworthy attractively bound by Bayntun's of Bath. Galsworthy (1867 - 1933) is best known for his trilogy of novels The Forsyte Saga, which chronicles the fortunes of an upper-middle class Victorian family and were the subject of two acclaimed television adaptations. Galsworthy's work, for which he received the 1932 Nobel Prize in Literature, explores issues of social class and the oppressive moral codes of Victorian England. He used his writings to draw attention to a variety of causes, inluding prison reform, women's rights and animal welfare. This collection includes "Salvation of a Forsyte", among many other short stories written between 1900 and 1923. In a half calf prize binding by Bayntun. Externally very smart with just light rubbing in places and the occasional mark to the boards. Gilt stamp to front board and attractive gilt detailing to spine. Internally, generally firmly bound but with a couple of pages loosening at the front and rear. Pages generally bright and clean, with some spotting to first and last few pages as is usual. School prize bookplate to recto of front free-endpaper. Very Good . Ill.: None. Very Good .

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