A Passage To India
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
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Set against the backdrop of British colonial rule in India, A Passage to India presents a compelling narrative that scrutinizes the complexities of cultural misunderstanding and racial prejudice. This classic novel chronicles the ill-fated interactions between English visitors and Indian locals, particularly focusing on the mysterious incident involving Adela Quested and Dr. Aziz. Forster masterfully illustrates the profound chasm separating the two societies, revealing the inherent difficulties in forging genuine connections across such divides. The narrative maintains a poignant and often critical tone, questioning the very foundations of imperial power and individual morality. It ultimately argues for a deeper empathy and understanding, even as it acknowledges the formidable barriers to achieving them.
Author: E. M. Forster
Format: Hardback
Published: 1989, The Reader's Digest Association, Inc.
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: N/A
Pages: Good
Markings: No markings
Set against the backdrop of British colonial rule in India, A Passage to India presents a compelling narrative that scrutinizes the complexities of cultural misunderstanding and racial prejudice. This classic novel chronicles the ill-fated interactions between English visitors and Indian locals, particularly focusing on the mysterious incident involving Adela Quested and Dr. Aziz. Forster masterfully illustrates the profound chasm separating the two societies, revealing the inherent difficulties in forging genuine connections across such divides. The narrative maintains a poignant and often critical tone, questioning the very foundations of imperial power and individual morality. It ultimately argues for a deeper empathy and understanding, even as it acknowledges the formidable barriers to achieving them.