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Title: The Longest Journey

Note: Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Eve Sobol, and David Widger

Summary: "The Longest Journey" by E. M. Forster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives of its central characters, primarily a thoughtful and introspective young man named Rickie Elliot, as he navigates his way through the complexities of relationships, philosophy, and society during his time at Cambridge University. The narrative delves into themes of identity, existential thought, and the contrast between intellectual pursuits and the realities of human emotion. The opening of the novel introduces a lively philosophical debate among Rickie and his friends, centering around the existence of a cow as a metaphor for objectivity versus subjectivity. While the others engage actively in this discussion, Rickie feels overwhelmed and chooses to observe rather than participate. We also meet Agnes Pembroke, a young woman who arrives at Rickie's room unannounced, disrupting the philosophical gathering. The initial interactions hint at the complexities of relationships and the social dynamics among students at Cambridge. The atmosphere is infused with warmth and humor, yet underscored by Rickie's inner struggles with his sense of belonging and understanding of his own identity as he confronts both personal and societal expectations. Through vivid descriptions and character dynamics, the opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Rickie's journey toward self-discovery and the challenges he will face along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan), 1879-1970

EBook No.: 2604

Published: Apr 1, 2001

Downloads: 425

Language: English

Subject: Autobiographical fiction

Subject: England -- Fiction

Subject: Teachers -- Fiction

Subject: Marriage -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:2604:2 2001-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan) en 1
2024-11-05T12:27:16Z The Longest Journey

This edition has images.

Title: The Longest Journey

Note: Reading ease score: 85.1 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Credits: Produced by Eve Sobol, and David Widger

Summary: "The Longest Journey" by E. M. Forster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the lives of its central characters, primarily a thoughtful and introspective young man named Rickie Elliot, as he navigates his way through the complexities of relationships, philosophy, and society during his time at Cambridge University. The narrative delves into themes of identity, existential thought, and the contrast between intellectual pursuits and the realities of human emotion. The opening of the novel introduces a lively philosophical debate among Rickie and his friends, centering around the existence of a cow as a metaphor for objectivity versus subjectivity. While the others engage actively in this discussion, Rickie feels overwhelmed and chooses to observe rather than participate. We also meet Agnes Pembroke, a young woman who arrives at Rickie's room unannounced, disrupting the philosophical gathering. The initial interactions hint at the complexities of relationships and the social dynamics among students at Cambridge. The atmosphere is infused with warmth and humor, yet underscored by Rickie's inner struggles with his sense of belonging and understanding of his own identity as he confronts both personal and societal expectations. Through vivid descriptions and character dynamics, the opening sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Rickie's journey toward self-discovery and the challenges he will face along the way. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Author: Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan), 1879-1970

EBook No.: 2604

Published: Apr 1, 2001

Downloads: 425

Language: English

Subject: Autobiographical fiction

Subject: England -- Fiction

Subject: Teachers -- Fiction

Subject: Marriage -- Fiction

LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature

Category: Text

Rights: Public domain in the USA.

urn:gutenberg:2604:3 2001-04-01T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan) en 1