Swan Song

By: John Galsworthy

Narrated by: David Case

Swan Song is the sixth of the nine novels in The Forsyte Chronicles and the conclusion of the second trilogy, called A Modern Comedy. John Galsworthy's epic story of the moneyed Forsyte family is a fascinating study of the British propertied class during the decline of the Victorian age.

The "man of property", Soames Forsyte, has mellowed with the passing of the years until, in his old age, he is a patient and benign figure, guarding with especial tenderness the welfare of his daughter, Fleur. But all his watchfulness and devotion are powerless to avert tragedy when Fleur revives her old love affair with Jon Forsyte on Jon's return to England with his American wife.

John Galsworthy received the Nobel Prize for literature in 1932.

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Critic reviews

"[Galsworthy] has carried the history of his time through three generations, and his success in mastering so excellently his enormously difficult material, both in its scope and in its depth, remains an extremely memorable feat in English literature." (Anders Osterling, Nobel Prize presentation speech, 1932)

excellence of presentation

superb narration enhances this compelling tragic story and for this reason the audio version is preferable to the text.

Heartbreakingly beautiful

How can a book where so very little seems to happen be so engaging, enthralling, touching? Incredible writing, and the performance is beyond praise. sure left me disliking Fleur. But oh, Soames...

Wonderful

Perfection! Listen to all, in order and at the end you will have been taken on both a large and small journey, one that you won’t forget!

A TRAGI-COMEDY

This is a wonderful continuation of a superb series. In parts laugh out loud funny, to quite sad and, finally, culminating in ultimate tragedy. Superior narration.

The main character, Soames, is a great tragic but lovable figure to me, and my heart continued to ache for this good man and his loveless plight throughout this story. There were times I just wanted to cry 😭.

Exquisite

This book shakes your heart. I had to put it aside for days, not wanting these characters to end.