Howards End by E. M. Forster

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Author Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan), 1879-1970
Title Howards End
Note Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
Credits Produced by Eve Sobol, and David Widger
Summary "Howards End" by E. M. Forster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The book explores the complex relationships and social dynamics of English society, particularly focusing on issues of class, culture, and connection. The narrative primarily revolves around the lives of the Schlegel sisters, Margaret and Helen, and their interactions with the Wilcox family, particularly Charles Wilcox, highlighting themes of love, conflict, and the quest for social understanding. The opening of "Howards End" introduces the reader to Helen Schlegel’s correspondence with her sister, Margaret, as she describes her visit to a country house, Howards End, owned by the Wilcox family. Helen expresses her charm for the house and her observations about the family dynamics, noting the stronger presence of Mrs. Wilcox amidst the more boisterous Wilcox men. As she becomes enchanted by them, she indicates that she and Paul Wilcox, the younger son, are falling in love. The exchange between the sisters sets the stage for the ensuing complications of their relationships, foreshadowing potential misunderstandings and clashes between different social values that will drive the narrative forward. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
Subject England -- Fiction
Subject Sisters -- Fiction
Subject Domestic fiction
Subject Country homes -- Fiction
Subject Illegitimate children -- Fiction
Subject Social classes -- Fiction
Subject Remarried people -- Fiction
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EBook-No. 2946
Release Date
Most Recently Updated Feb 26, 2021
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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