A passage to India by E. M. Forster
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| Author | Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan), 1879-1970 |
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| LoC No. | 24017130 |
| Title | A passage to India |
| Note | Reading ease score: 74.0 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Credits | Produced by an anonymous Project Gutenberg volunteer. |
| Summary | "A Passage to India" by E. M. Forster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores themes of colonialism, cultural misunderstandings, and the complexities of friendship across cultural divides, primarily through the experiences of Dr. Aziz, an Indian Muslim, and Mrs. Moore, an Englishwoman. Their interactions set the stage for an insightful examination of British and Indian relations during the British Raj. The opening of the novel introduces the setting of Chandrapore, a fictional Indian city marked by its stark contrasts between the native landscape and the British colonial presence. The narrative shifts between a vivid description of the city and the interactions of Dr. Aziz with his friends, who engage in discussions about the possibility of friendship with the English. Aziz's chance encounter with Mrs. Moore at a mosque serves as a pivotal moment that highlights both the cultural barriers and the potential for connection between the two groups. Through Aziz's reflections and his interactions with English characters, Forster establishes a thematic foundation that promises to delve deeper into the tensions and relationships that define the colonial experience. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | Political fiction |
| Subject | British -- India -- Fiction |
| Subject | Race relations -- Fiction |
| Subject | India -- Social conditions -- 20th century -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 61221 |
| Release Date | Jan 22, 2020 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jul 21, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 2962 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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