The English novelist and playwright John Galsworthy (1867-1933) was one of the most popular writers of the early 20th century. His work explores the transitions and contrasts between pre- and post-World War I England. Born on Aug. 14, 1867, in Coombe, Su...

During the first decade of the twentieth century, John Galsworthy was widely regarded as one of England's leading writers. As a novelist and a playwright, he was commercially successful and critically esteemed. After World War I and until his death in 19...

During the first decade of the twentieth century, John Galsworthy was widely regarded as one of England's leading writers. As a novelist and a playwright, he was commercially successful and critically esteemed. After the First World War and until his dea...

Quince, a lumpy, pale-yellow fruit related to the apple, has a tart, sharply astringent taste straight off the tree. But in the right hands, this Cinderella is transformed, its flesh even changing color when cooked, from white to muted shade of pinkish maroon. ...

Quinces aren't what one would call a staple these days. But in other parts of the world and in colonial times in this country, they were as popular as apples and pears. Related to both, the quince is a hard, yellow, firm-fleshed fruit with...