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A Commentary

Galsworthy John

Publisher: Full Well Ventures

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This book, “A Commentary,” contains a series of articles previously published in magazines, by John Galsworthy (1867-1933), a highly acclaimed English novelist and playwright. His notable works include “The Forsythe Saga” and its sequels (1906-1921), “A Modern Comedy” and “End of the Chapter.” He won the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1932.
Available since: 06/06/2022.

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