Five Tales

''Five Tales'' is a collection of short stories written by the acclaimed British author, John Galsworthy. The book features five tales, each with its own unique plot, characters and themes. The stories are set in different times and places, but all explore the complexities of human relationships and the impact of social norms and values on individuals.The first story, ''The First and Last'', follows a young man named Jack as he navigates the ups and downs of love and marriage. The second story, ''A Stoic'', centers around a man named Lawrence who must come to terms with his own mortality. In ''The Apple Tree'', a woman named Sarah grapples with the consequences of her actions when she falls in love with a married man. ''The Juryman'' tells the story of a man named Mr. Justice Bentham who must decide the fate of a young woman accused of murder. Finally, ''Indian Summer of a Forsyte'' follows the aging Soames Forsyte as he reflects on his life and relationships.Throughout the book, Galsworthy’s writing is characterized by his keen observation of human nature and his ability to create vivid and memorable characters. The stories are both thought-provoking and entertaining, making ''Five Tales'' a must-read for fans of classic literature.In the last day of May in the early ’nineties, about six o’clock of the evening, old Jolyon Forsyte sat under the oak tree below the terrace of his house at Robin Hill. He was waiting for the midges to bite him, before abandoning the glory of the afternoon. His thin brown hand, where blue veins stood out, held the end of a cigar in its tapering, long-nailed fingers.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world’s literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.