The Foundations

The Foundations is a novel written by John Galsworthy, published in 1920. The story revolves around the Forsyte family, who are wealthy and influential members of British society. The novel is set in the early 20th century, just before the outbreak of World War I.The main character of the novel is Jolyon Forsyte, a successful artist who is also a member of the Forsyte family. Jolyon is a kind and compassionate man who is deeply concerned about the welfare of his family and society as a whole. He is married to Irene, a beautiful and intelligent woman who is unhappy in her marriage and seeks fulfillment elsewhere.The novel explores the themes of love, marriage, family, and social class. It also delves into the changing values and attitudes of British society at the time. The Forsyte family, with their wealth and status, are portrayed as being out of touch with the changing world around them. Jolyon, however, represents a new generation of thinking and values, which are more in line with the modern world.The Foundations is a beautifully written novel that is both insightful and thought-provoking. It is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.LADY W. Well, thank heaven there's no ""front"" to a revolution. You and I can go to glory together this time. Compact! Anything that's on, I'm to abate in.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.