A Passage to India
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Prakash Books · Ebook · January 9, 2020
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- Who it’s for
- For sharp prose and psychological insight into the strains of connection under British colonial rule.
- Genres
- The Classics, English, Irish & Scottish Collections
- Published
- Prakash Books, January 9, 2020
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A Passage to India is E.M. Forster’s timeless novel set against the backdrop of British colonial rule in India. Through the story of Dr. Aziz, an Indian Muslim physician, and his complex relationships with British visitors—Mrs. Moore, Adela Quested, and Cyril Fielding—the novel explores themes of friendship, cultural misunderstanding, colonial tension, and the deep chasm between East and West.
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When a seemingly innocent expedition to the Marabar Caves spirals into scandal, it triggers a political and emotional upheaval that questions justice, race, and identity in an empire on the brink of change. A literary masterpiece, A Passage to India is a compelling critique of imperialism and a powerful meditation on human connection across divides. A powerful tale of misunderstanding and empire. - Explore the fragile threads of friendship between colonizer and colonized. - Delve into a landmark novel that questions race, power, and perception. - Experience colonial India through sharp prose and psychological insight. - Discover how a simple encounter reveals the complexity of cross-cultural tensions. - Unravel the layers of spiritual, political, and emotional divides.
Connection Under Strain
For sharp prose and psychological insight into the strains of connection under British colonial rule.
Come here for
- Friendship and misunderstanding across colonial divides
- Questions of race, power, and perception
Expect
- A critique of empire grounded in personal relationships
- Political and emotional tensions that unsettle easy judgments
Where it sits
| The Classics | 100% |
|---|---|
| English, Irish & Scottish Collections | 56% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- The Classics
- Politics in Literature
- Politics & Government for Teens
- Authors
- E. M. Foster, E.M. Forster
- Publisher
- Prakash Books
- Published
- January 9, 2020
- Format
- Ebook
- Reading lane
- The Classics