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050 4 _aPR
100 1 _aGalsworthy, John,
_d1867-1933
245 1 0 _aFraternity
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-06-14
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"Fraternity" by John Galsworthy is a novel written during the early 20th century, likely around the time of its publication between the world wars. This work delves into the complexities of human relationships and social disparities, encapsulating the inner lives and struggles of its characters as they navigate societal expectations and personal desires. Central to the story is Cecilia Dallison, a woman grappling with her own identity and circumstances amid the backdrop of her family and their connections to the poorer classes represented by characters like the seamstress Mrs. Hughs. At the start of the novel, a rich tapestry of life on a typical spring day in Kensington is painted, providing a glimpse into various social classes interacting, especially at the establishment of Messrs. Rose and Thorn. Cecilia, a graceful woman about to purchase a new dress, is depicted in her moment of indecision, torn between her personal desires and an awareness of the struggles faced by those less fortunate than herself, including Mrs. Hughs, whose husband is troubling her. As Cecilia navigates her relationships with her husband, daughter, and other family members, her concern for Mrs. Hughs develops, setting the stage for a broader examination of class differences and the social responsibilities that accompany privilege. The opening establishes key themes of empathy and the moral dilemmas faced by individuals within a stratified society. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aLondon (England) -- Fiction
653 _aEngland -- Social life and customs -- 20th century -- Fiction
653 _aUpper class families -- England -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2773
999 _c44849
_d44849