On Forsyte ‘Change by John Galsworthy. Short summary

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A collection of stories about members of the Forsyth family.

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The collection begins with the story «The Quicksand of Time,» where old Jolyon tells his son about his mother and how the railroad has torn down the part of the cemetery where she is buried.

«Timothy’s at the Point of Destruction.» — the story of Timothy Forsythe’s unhappy love affair with Hattie’s frivolous family friend.

«Aunt Julie’s Affair» is the story of Aunt Julie’s love affair with Small.

«Timothy’s Dog» — the story of how Aunt Julie brought a dog into her brother Timothy’s house.

«Gondecouter» — the story of how Jams Forsythe bought a huge painting by the painter Gondecouter.

«Peacock’s Creek» is the story of Soms Forsythe dreaming of his beloved Irene after the ball.

«Forsythe Four» is the story of how a feisty niece came to Suezen Forsythe and offended him. For this he disinherited her.

«Soms and England» is an account of Soms Forsythe’s life during the war with Germany.