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Where Angels Fear to Tread

By E. M. Forster
Series: The Penguin English Library
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Where Angels Fear to Tread by E. M. Forster tells the story of a young English widow, Lilia Herriton, who travels to Italy, stirring concern among her in-laws due to her impulsive marriage to an Italian. The book explores cultural clashes and familial interference as her decision sends ripples through both the English and Italian lives intertwined in her actions. It Masterfully captures the tension between societal expectations and personal freedom.
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This book may appeal to you if you enjoy tales of cultural clashes and the resulting drama and humour that arise when the English upper class encounters the passionate and unpredictable Italian spirit. It combines sharp social commentary with the complexities of human emotions, offering a thought-provoking and engaging read.

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Where Angels Fear to Tread

Tells the story of Lilia Herriton, who proves to be an embarrassment to her late husband's family as, in the small Tuscan town of Monteriano, she begins a relationship with a much younger Italian man - classless, uncouth and unsuitable.

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The new paperback series- Penguin English Library

The Penguin English Library Edition of Where Angels Fear to Tread by E. M. Forster

'I had got an idea that everyone here spent their lives in making little sacrifices for objects they didn't care for, to please people they didn't love; that they never learned to be sincere - and, what's as bad, never learned how to enjoy themselves'

E. M. Forster's first novel is a witty comedy of manners that is tinged with tragedy. It tells the story of Lilia Herriton, who proves to be an embarrassment to her late husband's family as, in the small Tuscan town of Monteriano, she begins a relationship with a much younger Italian man—classless, uncouth and highly unsuitable. A subtle attack on decorous Edwardian values and a humanely sympathetic portrayal of the clash of two cultures, Where Angels Fear to Tread is also a profound exploration of character and virtue.

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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Where Angels Fear to Tread by E. M. Forster is often praised for its insightful exploration of cultural clashes and human folly. Reviewers appreciate Forster's nuanced character development and the witty, ironic tone he employs throughout the novel. The book's exploration of societal constraints and personal freedom often resonates with readers, making it a timeless piece of general fiction.

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ISBN: 9780141199252

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 31 May 2012

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Classics

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 10.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 136g

Pages: 176

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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. A Room with a View and Howards End are also published in the Penguin English Library.

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