The Man of Property Author:John Galsworthy The first of nine novels by John Galsworthy which make up The Forsyte Saga. The books cover fifty years of the decline of the Forsyte family, from the 1880's to the 1930's. In seeking to insulate themselves by property from reality and the disintegration of their class, the Forsytes are gradually blinded to the threats of social change. — 3 hr ab... more »ridgement« less