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1.Aspects of the Novel (Penguin Classics) by: E.M. Forster, Oliver Stallybrass September 01, 2005
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After dazzling me with his wonderful novels, I read this critical work by Forster and it gave me a much clearer idea of some of the notions behind his own methods of writing as well as those of other twentieth-century novelists. He explains the need to create an aesthetic view of the universe when writing a novel, as logic and reality are not as important within literature as stylistic effect. He demonstrates this concept most clearly in A Passage to India where truth is so distorted that everyday objects are miraculously deified and Eastern mysticism is often undermined. He further illustrates the role of truth in fiction, whether through believable or unbelievable characterisation, or through use of artistic or journalistic language.

2.The New Fontana Dictionary of Modern Thought from: Fontana Press July 03, 2000
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I highly recommend this book without any exception. It is a fascinating and interesting read on critical theory and thinking for the lay person or scholar. It gives a substantial and in depth introduction to each topic and it far exceeds any other available dictionary available on this topic.

3.Howards End (Twentieth Century Classics) by: E.M. Forster November 23, 1989
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In this 1910 story of Edwardian England, Forster illustrates the conflicts between the superior attitudes of the aristocracy and a developing feeling of obligation toward the "lower" classes which World War I will soon bring into sharp relief. Margaret and Helen Schlegel are intellectual and sensitive to the arts, with compassionate hearts for those less fortunate. When Margaret, at age twenty-nine, is affianced to Henry Wilcox, the much older, widowed husband of a friend, this conflict of attitudes is brought to the fore. Henry, insensitive and believing himself actually entitled to his family's privileges, is cold and reserved, though Margaret believes that "Henry must be forgiven and made better by love." Helen, her sister, ... Read More:

4.The New Fontana Dictionary of Modern Thought from: HarperCollins Publishers Ltd July 12, 1999
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I highly recommend this book without any exception. It is a fascinating and interesting read on critical theory and thinking for the lay person or scholar. It gives a substantial and in depth introduction to each topic and it far exceeds any other available dictionary available on this topic.

5.Howards End (Penguin English Library) by: E.M. Forster November 26, 1992
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I highly recommend this book without any exception. It is a fascinating and interesting read on critical theory and thinking for the lay person or scholar. It gives a substantial and in depth introduction to each topic and it far exceeds any other available dictionary available on this topic.

6.Howards End (Penguin Modern Classics) by: E.M. Forster September 28, 2000
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In this 1910 story of Edwardian England, Forster illustrates the conflicts between the superior attitudes of the aristocracy and a developing feeling of obligation toward the "lower" classes which World War I will soon bring into sharp relief. Margaret and Helen Schlegel are intellectual and sensitive to the arts, with compassionate hearts for those less fortunate. When Margaret, at age twenty-nine, is affianced to Henry Wilcox, the much older, widowed husband of a friend, this conflict of attitudes is brought to the fore. Henry, insensitive and believing himself actually entitled to his family's privileges, is cold and reserved, though Margaret believes that "Henry must be forgiven and made better by love." Helen, her sister, a ... Read More:

7.A Passage to India by: E.M. Forster October 26, 1989
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A Passage to India vividly demonstrates the psychology of how people avoid those who are different than themselves. The litmus test of this problem is identified by how even friendly people assume the worst about others, rather than keeping an open mind or assuming the best. The book is less successful at providing a model of how to overcome those weaknesses. Mrs. Moore, a visiting Englishwoman, in the book successfully establishes a friendship with Dr. Aziz, a Muslim physician in Chandrapore, India. The connection is deeply embedded in her sincere interest in all other people and their feelings. She arrives in the book with that empathy, and only one of her sons also seems to have the same fineness of emotional connection. Another son ... Read More:

8.A Passage to India by: E.M. Forster October 31, 1985
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A Passage to India vividly demonstrates the psychology of how people avoid those who are different than themselves. The litmus test of this problem is identified by how even friendly people assume the worst about others, rather than keeping an open mind or assuming the best. The book is less successful at providing a model of how to overcome those weaknesses. Mrs. Moore, a visiting Englishwoman, in the book successfully establishes a friendship with Dr. Aziz, a Muslim physician in Chandrapore, India. The connection is deeply embedded in her sincere interest in all other people and their feelings. She arrives in the book with that empathy, and only one of her sons also seems to have the same fineness of emotional connection. Another son ... Read More:

9.The Fontana Dictionary of Modern Thought from: Fontana Press March 31, 1988
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A Passage to India vividly demonstrates the psychology of how people avoid those who are different than themselves. The litmus test of this problem is identified by how even friendly people assume the worst about others, rather than keeping an open mind or assuming the best. The book is less successful at providing a model of how to overcome those weaknesses. Mrs. Moore, a visiting Englishwoman, in the book successfully establishes a friendship with Dr. Aziz, a Muslim physician in Chandrapore, India. The connection is deeply embedded in her sincere interest in all other people and their feelings. She arrives in the book with that empathy, and only one of her sons also seems to have the same fineness of emotional connection. Another son ... Read More:

10.A Room with a View by: E.M. Forster April 26, 1973
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I read this purely because of the Italian setting, though only the first section is set there, in Florence. A lot of action then takes place "off-set" as it were in Rome, before the setting transfers to England. I found most of the characters rather irritating and the situations esp in the England section very dull, though there are a few funny moments due to the ridiculous snobbery of some of them.

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