A Passage to India (1924) is a novel by English author E.M.
Forster. Written during the rise of the Indian independence
movement against the British Raj, A Passage to India is considered
one of the greatest novels of twentieth century English literature.
The novel has also been an important work for postcolonial
theorists and literary critics for its inherent Orientalism and
treatment of race, gender, and imperialism. The novel begins with
the arrival of a young British teacher named Adela Quested and her
friend Mrs. Moore in India. When Adela visits a mosque, she is
approached by Dr. Aziz, a young Muslim physician, who accosts her
before noticing her respect and understanding of local customs. At
a party arranged by a local tax collector, who has invited a group
of Indians out of curiosity, Fielding, a college principal, invites
Dr. Aziz to a tea party with Adela and Mrs. Moore. There, they make
plans to visit the Marabar caves, but are interrupted by Ronny
Heaslop, who is to be engaged to Adela. When the day of the journey
arrives, only Adela and Mrs. Moore are able to make the trip, and
Dr. Aziz accompanies them alone. At the caves, Adela is frightened
by a strange echo and stumbles before convincing herself that Dr.
Aziz has assaulted her. The ensuing trial divides the fictional
city of Chandrapore along racial lines, exposing the prejudices and
tensions that dominate life during the British Raj. A Passage to
India explores themes of romance, friendship, race, and custom
while critiquing the British conquest of India and illuminating the
rise of the Indian independence movement. With a beautifully
designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition
of E.M. Forster’s A Passage to India is a classic of English
literature reimagined for modern readers.
General
| Imprint: |
Graphic Arts Books
|
| Country of origin: |
United States |
| Series: |
Mint Editions |
| Release date: |
September 2021 |
| Authors: |
E.M. Forster
|
| Contributors: |
Mint Editions
|
| Dimensions: |
203 x 127 x 21mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Hardcover
|
| Pages: |
270 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-5132-0593-9 |
| Categories: |
Books
|
| LSN: |
1-5132-0593-5 |
| Barcode: |
9781513205939 |
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