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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.)

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

Author of introduction, etc.: Österling, Anders, 1884-1981

Translator: Nyman, Väinö, 1880-1947

EBook No.: 74296

Published: Aug 22, 2024

Downloads: 78

Language: Finnish

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.

urn:gutenberg:74296:2 2024-08-22T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Nyman, Väinö Österling, Anders Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan) fi 1
2024-11-09T23:11:48Z Matka Indiaan

This edition has images.

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.)

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

Author of introduction, etc.: Österling, Anders, 1884-1981

Translator: Nyman, Väinö, 1880-1947

EBook No.: 74296

Published: Aug 22, 2024

Downloads: 78

Language: Finnish

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.

urn:gutenberg:74296:3 2024-08-22T00:00:00+00:00 Public domain in the USA. Nyman, Väinö Österling, Anders Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan) fi 1