Justice
Justice, first performed in 1910, is John Galsworthy's tragedy of a young clerk caught by the machinery of the law. William Falder, a junior clerk in a firm of solicitors, alters a check to raise money for Ruth Honeywill, a woman he hopes to rescue from a violent husband. The play follows him from the discovery of the forgery through his trial and into prison, where a wordless scene of a man alone in his cell carries the argument, and on to his attempt to rebuild a life after release. Galsworthy blames no single villain; the system does its work correctly and destroys him. The play was widely credited with influencing reform of solitary confinement in British prisons. The full text is available to read online in your browser on Vinteuil, and the first act is free.
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Frequently asked questions about Justice
Justice by John Galsworthy can be read online on Vinteuil, directly in your browser. The first chapter is free for everyone; the complete book is included in Vinteuil Reading ($4.99/month or $39.99/year) or yours forever for $2.99.
Can I read Justice online?
Yes. Justice opens right on this page, in a reader designed for long reading: adjustable text size, light, sepia and dark themes, a clickable table of contents and your place saved when you are signed in. No download or app is needed.
Is Justice free to read on Vinteuil?
The first chapter of Justice is free, without an account. To read the whole book, either buy its online reading for $2.99 (£2.99 in the UK) and keep it forever, or subscribe to Vinteuil Reading for $4.99/month (£4.99/month in the UK) or $39.99/year, with 1 month free for new subscribers. The subscription opens every book in the library and can be cancelled at any time.
Is Justice in the public domain?
Yes. Justice by John Galsworthy is a public-domain work. Vinteuil offers a carefully prepared digital edition made for comfortable reading on screen.
How long does it take to read Justice?
About 1 h 32 min of reading, at an average reading pace. Your place is saved automatically when you are signed in, so you can read in several sittings and on several devices.
What kind of book is Justice?
Justice by John Galsworthy is filed under "Drama" in the Vinteuil library.
