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A Room With A View

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In A Room With A View, E.M. Forster explores the journey of Lucy Honeychurch, a young Englishwoman navigating societal expectations and personal desires while travelling in Italy and England. As she encounters an array of characters, her experiences lead her to question her engagement to a conventional man and consider a more passionate life with another suitor. The novel examines themes of societal constraints, individuality, and the transformative power of travel.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate a story that explores social conventions and the pursuit of happiness with a keen sense of irony and charm. Set against the vibrant backdrop of Italy and Edwardian England, it follows a young woman's journey to self-discovery and love, challenging societal norms along the way. Ideal for fans of classic literature that delves into themes of social tension, personal freedom, and the transformative power of travel.

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A Room With A View

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LARGE PRINT EDITION. Young Lucy Honeychurch leaves Edwardian England for a tour of Italy, where she becomes immersed in an exotic new environment full of unexpected possibilities. A Room With a View by E.M. Forster is an influential classic that follows Lucy as she encounters characters and events far outside her previous experience and must see through the clash of cultures and personalities to recognise both herself and whom she loves.

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A Room With A View by E.M. Forster is praised for its incisive social commentary, vibrant characterisation, and exploration of freedom and societal constraints. Reviews often highlight the novel's charming depiction of Edwardian-era England and Italy, as well as its engaging narrative that combines romance and humour. Readers appreciate Forster’s critique of class and convention, which remains relevant across generations.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781513137407

Publisher: West Margin Press

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 01 September 2022

Country: United States

Imprint: West Margin Press

Edition: Large type / large print edition

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 156.0mm

Height: 234.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 548

About the Author

E.M. Forster (1879-1970) was an English author of novels, short stories and essays. Several of his works have claim to lasting fame, notably the novels Howard’s End, A Passage to India and A Room With a View. Deeply concerned with human connection and the barriers created to it by class and social mores, Forster’s books were well received in his lifetime and several have gone on to be adapted as celebrated films. One of the most esteemed authors of his generation, Forster never won the Nobel Prize in Literature but was nominated for the honor 16 times.

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