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The Silver Box

by John Galsworthy

In a world of stark contrasts, where wealth and privilege clash with poverty and desperation, a stolen silver box sets in motion a chain of events that exposes the deep-rooted injustices and inequalities that divide society. John Galsworthy's The Silver Box masterfully weaves together the lives of two seemingly disparate individuals, Jack Barthwick, a carefree young man from an affluent family, and John Jones, a struggling working-class man, as their paths converge in a shocking act of theft.

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English

Original Language

English

Published In

1906

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John Galsworthy was an English novelist and playwright. Notable works include The Forsyte Saga (1906–1921) and its sequels, A Modern Comedy and End of the Chapter. He won the Nobel Prize in Lite...

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