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A Room with a View

By E M Forster
Series: The Penguin English Library
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A Room with a View by E M Forster is a charming exploration of societal norms and personal discovery. It follows Lucy Honeychurch, a young Englishwoman, who embarks on a journey to Italy, where she encounters a collection of lively characters that challenge her outlook on life. As she navigates through romantic entanglements and strict societal expectations, Lucy must ultimately decide between conformity and pursuing genuine happiness.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy stories of personal growth, societal expectations, and a quest for love and independence. Set in both the captivating landscapes of Italy and the rigid social structures of Edwardian England, it explores themes of cultural contrast and individual freedom with wit and charm. Readers who appreciate character-driven narratives with a touch of romance and humour are likely to find this work particularly engaging.

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A Room with a View

Lucy has her rigid, middle-class life mapped out for her until she visits Florence with her uptight cousin Charlotte, and finds her neatly ordered existence thrown off balance. Lucy finds herself torn between the intensity of life in Italy and the repressed morals of Edwardian England, personified in her terminally dull fiance Cecil Vyse.

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The Penguin English Library Edition of A Room with a View by E. M. Forster

"But you do," he went on, not waiting for contradiction. "You love the boy body and soul, plainly, directly, as he loves you, and no other word expresses it ..."

Lucy has her rigid, middle-class life mapped out for her until she visits Florence with her uptight cousin Charlotte, and finds her neatly ordered existence thrown off balance. Her eyes are opened by the unconventional characters she meets at the Pension Bertolini—flamboyant romantic novelist Eleanor Lavish, the Cockney Signora, curious Mr Emerson and, most of all, his passionate son George.

Lucy finds herself torn between the intensity of life in Italy and the repressed morals of Edwardian England, personified in her terminally dull fiancé Cecil Vyse. Will she ever learn to follow her own heart?

The Penguin English Library – 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

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A Room with a View by E. M. Forster is celebrated for its witty exploration of societal constraints and personal growth against the backdrop of Edwardian England and Italy. Reviewers often praise its compelling characters, particularly the protagonist, Lucy Honeychurch, and the humorous yet sharp critique of social conventions. The novel's vibrant descriptions and romantic elements are frequently highlighted, making it a timeless read that resonates well with readers seeking a blend of romance and social commentary.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780141199825

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 27 September 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 128.0mm

Height: 197.0mm

Weight: 183g

Pages: 256

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E.M. Forster Fiction General Fiction Literary Fiction Penguin Books Penguin Classics Series: The Penguin English Library

About the Author

Edward Morgan Forster was born in London in 1879. A pacifist and conscientious objector during the First World War, he volunteered instead for the International Red Cross, which took him to Alexandria. During his lifetime he travelled through Europe, Egypt and India, wrote six novels, two volumes of short stories, two collections of essays, two biographies and a libretto for Britten's opera Billy Budd, declined a knighthood, was made a member of the Order of Merit, and died at the age of ninety-one. Where Angels Fear to Tread and Howards End are also published in the Penguin English Library.

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