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A Modern Comedy: Passers By
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Classic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781025911922
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 710
Weight: 2.15
Height: 1.42 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
A Modern Comedy: Vol III; Passers By represents a pivotal movement in John Galsworthy's masterful chronicle of the Forsyte family. As the conclusion to the second trilogy in the sprawling Forsyte saga, this work captures the essence of post-War British society, where the staid traditions of the Victorian past collide with the restless, disillusioned energy of the late 1920s.
The narrative focuses on the aging Soames Forsyte and his daughter Fleur as they navigate the complexities of a rapidly changing world. In Passers By, Galsworthy provides a poignant interlude that explores themes of memory, missed opportunities, and the inevitable passage of time. Through his keen social observation and deep psychological insight, Galsworthy illustrates the internal and external conflicts of a class attempting to maintain its identity amidst shifting moral and economic landscapes.
As the work of a Nobel Prize-winning author, this volume is a definitive example of the family saga genre, offering a sophisticated critique of wealth, possessiveness, and the pursuit of status. It remains an essential read for those interested in the evolution of the British upper-middle class and the literary transition into the modern era.
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