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E. M. Forster

A passage to India

E. M. Forster's “A Passage to India” is a seminal exploration of the complex dynamics between British colonizers and Indian society during the early twentieth century. Through a rich tapestry of character development and evocative prose, Forster illustrates the cultural misunderstandings and prejudices that permeate colonial India. The novel is structured around a pivotal incident'Äîthe alleged assault on Adela Quested in the Marabar Caves'Äîthat spirals into a broader commentary on the tensions of race, class, and nationalism. Forster's use of irony and nuanced dialogues situates the work in the context of modernist literature, reflecting the disillusionment of the post-World War I era while addressing timeless themes of human connection and estrangement. E. M. Forster, an English novelist known for his acute social observations, was influenced by his own travels to India and his experiences with both British and Indian cultures. His narrative seeks to bridge the cultural chasms he perceived, and his humanist perspective champions empathy in a world fraught with misunderstanding. Forster's own struggles with societal norms and expectations inform his deep exploration of friendship, alienation, and the possibility of understanding amid stark divisions. “A Passage to India” remains essential reading for anyone interested in colonial history, cultural studies, or the intricacies of human relationships. Forster's profound insights into the human condition, alongside his evocative storytelling, invite readers to reflect on their own perspectives and challenge the barriers that separate us.
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Bookwire
Publikasi asli
2021
Tahun publikasi
2021
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Good Press
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    Beautifully written, sweet and affectionate, really enjoyable.

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    so happened that Mrs. Moore and Miss Quested had felt nothing acutely for a fortnight. Ever since Professor Godbole had sung his queer little song, they had lived more or less inside cocoons, and the difference between them was that the elder lady accepted her own apathy, while the younger resented hers. It was Adela’s faith that the whole stream of events is important and interesting, and if she grew bored she blamed herself severely and compelled her lips to utter enthusiasms.
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    amidullah had called in on his way to a worrying committee of notables, nationalist in tendency, where Hindus, Moslems, two Sikhs, two Parsis, a Jain, and a Native Christian tried to like one another more than came natural to them. As long as someone abused the English, all went well, but nothing constructive had been achieved, and if the English were to leave India, the committee would vanish als
  • Anna Uvarovamembuat kutipan2 tahun yang lalu
    s for Miss Quested, she accepted everything Aziz said as true verbally. In her ignorance, she regarded him as “India,” and never surmised that his outlook was limited and his method inaccurate, and that no one is India.

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