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100 1 _aGalsworthy, John,
_d1867-1933
245 1 4 _aThe Patrician
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2006
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2006-06-14
508 _aProduced by David Widger
520 _a"The Patrician" by John Galsworthy is a novel written during the early 20th century. The story delves into the lives of the Caradoc family, centering around Lord Valleys and his children as they navigate issues of status, tradition, and modernity within the aristocratic class. Through their interactions and discussions, Galsworthy explores themes of societal change, the burdens of heritage, and the contrast between personal desires and duty. The opening of the novel sets a reflective tone as it describes the grand dining hall of Monkland Court, the family estate, illuminated by the morning light. This room symbolizes the weight of history and the legacy of the Caradoc family, where traditions and personal histories are intertwined. As the day begins, we are introduced to various characters, including the spirited young girl Ann and the contemplative Lord Valleys, whose thoughts reflect a mixture of duty and personal feeling regarding the political and social climate. The stage is set for a complex exploration of family dynamics and societal expectations that will unfold as the narrative progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aAristocracy (Social class) -- Fiction
653 _aUpper class -- England -- Fiction
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/2774
999 _c44850
_d44850