Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies, Online ISSN 2278-8808, SJIF 2021 = 7.380, www.srjis.com PEER REVIEWED & REFEREED JOURNAL, NOV-DEC, 2022, VOL- 10/74 UNCOMMON WRITER: A LIFE OF JOHN GALSWORTHY
Prof. Surekha Baburao Bhosle Jr. Lecturer, Higher Secondary Ashram School, Chavanwadi, Tq. Mukhed, Dist. Nanded. E-mail: bhoslesurekha123@gmail.com
Paper Received On: 25 DECEMBER 2022 Peer Reviewed On: 31 DECEMBER 2022 Published On: 01 JANUARY 2023 Scholarly Research Journal's is licensed Based on a work at www.srjis.com
John Galsworthy’s Life: The English novelist and playwright John Galsworthy (1867-1933) was one of the most popular writers of the early 20th century. His works explore the transitions and contrasts between pre-and post world war I England. Born on August 14, 1867 in Kingston Hill in a wealthy family, his ancestors came from Devonshire farming stock; but at the time of his birth they had accumulated considerable property and also owned shipping business. His father, also named John Galsworthy, was an established solicitor and company director in London. He was quite charming and young Galsworthy used to idolize him. His mother, Blanche Bailey Galsworthy, was very religious and at the same time very fussy. Junior Galsworthy was the eldest son of his parents. He started his education under the tutors at home and later was admitted to a preparatory school at Bournemouth at the age of nine. From there he went to Harrow where he distinguished as an athlete. After passing out from Harrow young John Galsworthy was admitted to new college oxford. In 1889, he passed out from there with a degree in jurisprudence. In 1890, he was called to bar; but as he wanted to specialize in marine law he joined his family’s shipping business and spent time travelling around the world. Galsworthy was born at what is now known as Galsworthy House (then called Parkhurst) on Kingston Hill in Surrey, England, the son of John and Blanche Bailey (née Bartleet) Galsworthy. His family was prosperous and well established, with a large property in Kingston upon Thames that is now the site of three schools: Marymount International School, Rokeby Preparatory School, and Holy Cross Preparatory School. He attended Harrow Copyright © 2022, Scholarly Research Journal for Interdisciplinary Studies