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A Passage to India
by E.M. Forster
February 2002
Synopsis
"Hailed as one of the finest novels of the twentieth century and transformed into an Academy Award-winning film, A Passage to India hauntingly evokes India at the peak of the British colonial era, complete with the racial tension that underscores every aspect of daily life. Into this setting, Forster introduces Adela Quested and Mrs. Moore, British visitors to Chandrapore who, despite their strong ties to the exclusive colonial community there, are eager for a more savory taste of India. But when their fates tangle with those of Cecil Fielding and his local friend, Dr. Aziz, at the nearby Marabar Caves, the community of Chandrapore is split wide open and everyone's life--British and Indian alike--is inexorably altered." (Publisher)
Reviews
- "A Passage to India is one of the great books of the twentieth century and has had enormous influence. We need its message of tolerance and understanding now more than ever. Forster was years ahead of his time, and we ought to try to catch up with him." (Margaret Drabble)
- "The crystal clear portraiture, the delicate conveying of nuances of thought and life, and the astonishing command of his medium show Forster at the height of his powers." (The New York Times)
Book Club Rating and Comments
Everyone liked this book and would recommend it.
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Other Books by E.M. Forster
- 'Abinger Harvest'
- 'A Room with a View'
- 'Aspects of the Novel'
- 'Howards End'
- 'The Longest Journey'
- 'Maurice'
- 'Where Angels Fear to Tread'