A Passage To India (1924)
by E. M. Forster
Publisher: Harcourt, Brace and Company
Copyright 1924
HBMC
Harbrace Modern Classics
*NOTE: There are inscriptions from the prior owner on the back cover page
"A Passage to India" by E.M. Forster explores the complex relationships between the British and the Indians in colonial India. The narrative centers on Adela Quested, a young Englishwoman who travels to India and seeks to experience the "real" India. The story unfolds against a backdrop of cultural misunderstandings, racial tensions, and the oppressive atmosphere of colonial rule, culminating in a mysterious incident in the Marabar Caves that triggers a trial and further exacerbates the existing divisions. Forster's novel delves into themes of imperialism, prejudice, and the difficulty of achieving genuine connection across cultural and racial divides, offering a nuanced and critical examination of the human condition in a colonial context.
E.M. Forster was a prominent English novelist, essayist, and literary critic of the early 20th century. His achievements include writing novels that explored themes of class, hypocrisy, and the search for connection in a changing society. Forster's works, including "A Passage to India," "Howards End," and "A Room with a View," are celebrated for their psychological depth, their social commentary, and their elegant prose. He was a master of character development and a keen observer of human relationships, often highlighting the tensions between individual desires and societal expectations. Forster's literary contributions have solidified his place as a major figure in English literature, known for his insightful explorations of the human heart and the complexities of the modern world.
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