“The young man who, at the end of September, 1924, dismounted from a taxicab in South Square, Westminster, was so unobtrusively American that his driver had some hesitation in asking for double his fare. The young man had no hesitation in refusing it.”
Quote by John Galsworthy
Work
The Forsyte Saga Complete Edition: The Forsyte Saga + A Modern Comedy + End of the Chapter + On Forsyte ‘Change (A Prequel to Forsyte Saga): Complete Nine Novels
The Forsyte Saga Complete Edition is a comprehensive compilation of nine novels that make up the renowned Forsyte Saga series. The collection includes the original saga, which follows the lives of the Forsyte family, a modern comedy that offers a contemporary perspective, an end of the chapter that concludes the saga, and a prequel titled On Forsyte ‘Change, which serves as a prelude to the saga. This edition provides readers with a complete and immersive experience of the Forsyte Saga narrative. more
Author
John Galsworthy
John Galsworthy was an English novelist known for his profound insights into the social life of late Victorian England. His works often focus on social classes and moral issues, with the Forsyte Saga series being particularly famous. more
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