The Man of Property (1906)

The Man of Property is a novel written by John Galsworthy and first published in 1906. It is the first book in The Forsyte Saga, a series of novels that follows the lives of the wealthy Forsyte family in England during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. The novel introduces the main character, Soames Forsyte, a wealthy and successful solicitor who is obsessed with his possessions and the idea of property. Soames is married to Irene, a beautiful and enigmatic woman who he sees as his possession, but who does not love him. The story follows the complicated relationships between the members of the Forsyte family, including Soames' cousins, aunts, and uncles, as well as their friends and acquaintances. It explores themes of love, marriage, family, and class, and is set against the backdrop of a rapidly changing society. As the novel progresses, tensions rise between Soames and Irene, and their marriage becomes increasingly strained. The story culminates in a dramatic confrontation between the two, which has far-reaching consequences for the Forsyte family as a whole. The Man of Property is a classic of English literature and is widely regarded as one of Galsworthy's finest works. It is a rich and complex novel that offers a fascinating insight into the social and cultural changes of the early 20th century.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.