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Where Angels Fear to Tread

By E M Forster
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In Where Angels Fear to Tread by E. M. Forster, a young English widow travels to Italy, where her impulsive actions have unforeseen consequences for her family. The novel explores cultural clashes and the impact of personal decisions on relationships, all set against the backdrop of early 20th-century societal norms. As English propriety meets Italian passion, the characters are forced to confront their values and prejudices.
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You might enjoy this book if you appreciate stories that explore cultural clashes and the complexities of human emotions. Set in both England and Italy, it delves into the themes of societal expectations, personal freedom, and the consequences of hasty decisions. The book's vibrant settings and multifaceted characters provide a compelling narrative that might captivate fans of classic literature and intricate character studies.

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Where Angels Fear to Tread

When attractive English widow Lidia takes a holiday in Italy, she causes a scandal by marrying Gino, a highly unsuitable Italian 12 years her junior. Her snobbish in-laws make no attempts to hide their disapproval, and when Lidia's decision eventually brings disaster, her English relatives embark on an expedition to face the uncouth foreigner.

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When attractive, impulsive English widow Lidia takes a holiday in Italy, she causes a scandal by marrying Gino, a dashing and highly unsuitable Italian twelve years her junior. Her prim, snobbish in-laws make no attempts to hide their disapproval, and when Lidia's decision eventually brings disaster, her English relatives embark on an expedition to face the uncouth foreigner.

But when they are confronted by the beauty of Italy and the charm and vitality of the disreputable Gino, they are forced to examine their own narrow lives, and their reactions are emotional, violent and unexpected.

Where Angels Fear to Tread by E M Forster explores themes of cultural clash and personal introspection, as characters grapple with prejudice and the allure of the unfamiliar.

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Where Angels Fear to Tread by E M Forster is widely praised for its exploration of cultural clashes and human folly. Reviewers commend the book's sharp wit and rich character development, often highlighting its portrayal of British and Italian societal contrasts. The novel's critique of moral hypocrisy and its insightful depiction of personal transformation are also frequently noted by readers.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141441450

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2007

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Contributors:

  • Introduction by Ruth Padel

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 135g

Pages: 176

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E.M. Forster Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics

About the Author

Edward Morgan Forster was born in London in 1879. He wrote six novels, four of which appeared before the First World War: Where Angels Fear to Tread (1905), The Longest Journey (1907), A Room with a View (1908), and Howard's End (1910). An interval of fourteen years elapsed before he published A Passage to India. Maurice, his novel on a homosexual theme, finished in 1914, was published posthumously in 1971. He died in June 1970. Ruth Padel is a British poet, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Literature. She has won the UK National Poetry Competition and published six collections of poetry. Voodoo Shop (2002) was shortlisted for the T. S. Eliot and Whitbread Prizes. The Soho Leopard (2004) is a Poetry Book Society Choice. She wrote the popular "Sunday Poem" column for the Independent on Sunday for three years.

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