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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.)
Author: Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan), 1879-1970
EBook No.: 61221
Published: Jan 22, 2020
Downloads: 3054
Language: English
Subject: Political fiction
Subject: British -- India -- Fiction
Subject: Race relations -- Fiction
Subject: India -- Social conditions -- 20th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
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.)
Author: Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan), 1879-1970
EBook No.: 61221
Published: Jan 22, 2020
Downloads: 3054
Language: English
Subject: Political fiction
Subject: British -- India -- Fiction
Subject: Race relations -- Fiction
Subject: India -- Social conditions -- 20th century -- Fiction
LoCC: Language and Literatures: English literature
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.