The Patrician is a novel written by John Galsworthy, published in 1911. The story is set in the early 1900s, and revolves around the life of a wealthy and powerful man named Sir Lawrence Mont. Sir Lawrence is a member of the British aristocracy, and is revered by many for his wealth, influence, and social status.The novel follows Sir Lawrence's life as he navigates the complex world of high society, and deals with the various challenges that come with his position. Along the way, he must navigate family drama, political intrigue, and romantic entanglements, all while trying to maintain his reputation and status.As the story unfolds, readers are introduced to a wide cast of characters, including Sir Lawrence's family members, his friends and associates, and various members of the British aristocracy. Through their interactions and relationships, the novel explores themes of power, wealth, class, and social status, and examines the ways in which these factors shape the lives of those who possess them.Overall, The Patrician is a compelling and insightful look at the world of the British aristocracy in the early 20th century, and a fascinating exploration of the complex social dynamics that exist within this privileged and exclusive community.1911. English novelist and playwright, winner of the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1932, Galsworthy became known for his portrayal of the British upper middle class and for his social satire. The novel begins: Light, entering the vast room-a room so high that its carved ceiling refused itself to exact scrutiny-travelled, with the wistful, cold curiosity of the dawn, over a fantastic storehouse of Time. Light, unaccompanied by the prejudice or human eyes, made strange revelation of incongruities, as though illuminating the dispassionate march of history. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.