Chronicles the vicissitudes of the leading members of a large, upper-middle-class English family. Only a few generations removed from their farmer ancestors, the family members are keenly aware of their status as "new money". The main character, Soames Forsyte, sees himself as a "man of property" by virtue of his ability to accumulate material possessions û but this does not succeed in bringing him happiness.
Chronicles the vicissitudes of the leading members of a large, upper-middle-class English family. Only a few generations removed from their farmer ancestors, the family members are keenly aware of their status as "new money". The main character, Soames Forsyte, sees himself as a "man of property" by virtue of his ability to accumulate material possessions û but this does not succeed in bringing him happiness.
General Note
Originally published in three separate volumes between 1906 and 1921.
