Matka Indiaan by E. M. Forster
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| Author | Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan), 1879-1970 |
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| Author of introduction, etc. | Österling, Anders, 1884-1981 |
| Translator | Nyman, Väinö, 1880-1947 |
| Uniform Title | A passage to India. Finnish |
| Title | Matka Indiaan |
| Original Publication | Helsinki: Kust.Oy Kansa, 1928. |
| Note | Reading ease score: 42.7 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Credits | Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen |
| Summary | "Matka Indiaan" by E. M. Forster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the fictional Indian town of Chandrapore during the British colonial era, focusing on the interactions between British officials and the local Indian population. Key characters introduced include Dr. Aziz, a young Indian physician, and Mrs. Moore, a British woman eager to engage with Indian culture, which sets the stage for profound themes of cross-cultural misunderstanding and racial tension. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Chandrapore, a poorly maintained town described with both beauty and decay. Mrs. Moore, recently arrived in India, and her companion Adela Quested, are keen to meet the locals and experience genuine Indian life rather than the sanitized version seen through colonial lenses. They meet Dr. Aziz, who is initially excited about sharing his culture but soon finds himself embroiled in a racial scandal following an incident at the mysterious Marabar Caves, paving the way for a profound exploration of the complexities and tensions of colonial India. This opening portion deftly sets up themes of friendship, prejudice, and misunderstanding that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) |
| Language | Finnish |
| 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. | 74296 |
| Release Date | Aug 22, 2024 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 79 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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