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Beyond is a novel written by John Galsworthy, first published in 1917. The story revolves around the character of Jolyon Forsyte, a wealthy and successful man who is approaching the end of his life. Jolyon is haunted by the memory of his past mistakes and the consequences they have had on his family.As Jolyon reflects on his life, he is forced to confront the reality of his relationships with his wife, his children, and his estranged son, who has been living in America for many years. Through a series of flashbacks and introspective musings, Jolyon comes to understand the true nature of his own desires and the ways in which they have shaped his life.Beyond is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, family, and the complexities of human relationships. Galsworthy's writing is both lyrical and insightful, and he creates a vivid and compelling portrait of a man struggling to come to terms with his own mortality and the legacy he will leave behind. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.They who have known the doldrums--how the sails of the listless ship droop, and the hope of escape dies day by day--may understand something of the life Gyp began living now. On a ship, even doldrums come to an end. But a young woman of twenty-three, who has made a mistake in her marriage, and has only herself to blame, looks forward to no end.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.

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  • Sprog:
  • Engelsk
  • ISBN:
  • 9781162655420
  • Indbinding:
  • Paperback
  • Sideantal:
  • 324
  • Udgivet:
  • 10. september 2010
  • Størrelse:
  • 191x235x17 mm.
  • Vægt:
  • 558 g.
  • 2-3 uger.
  • 14. december 2024
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Beyond is a novel written by John Galsworthy, first published in 1917. The story revolves around the character of Jolyon Forsyte, a wealthy and successful man who is approaching the end of his life. Jolyon is haunted by the memory of his past mistakes and the consequences they have had on his family.As Jolyon reflects on his life, he is forced to confront the reality of his relationships with his wife, his children, and his estranged son, who has been living in America for many years. Through a series of flashbacks and introspective musings, Jolyon comes to understand the true nature of his own desires and the ways in which they have shaped his life.Beyond is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of love, family, and the complexities of human relationships. Galsworthy's writing is both lyrical and insightful, and he creates a vivid and compelling portrait of a man struggling to come to terms with his own mortality and the legacy he will leave behind. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.They who have known the doldrums--how the sails of the listless ship droop, and the hope of escape dies day by day--may understand something of the life Gyp began living now. On a ship, even doldrums come to an end. But a young woman of twenty-three, who has made a mistake in her marriage, and has only herself to blame, looks forward to no end.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.

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