| Author |
Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan), 1879-1970 |
| Title |
Howards End
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 84.5 (6th grade). Easy to read.
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| Note |
Wikipedia page about this book: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Howards_End
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| Credits |
Produced by Eve Sobol, and David Widger
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| 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.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
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| Subject |
Inheritance and succession -- Fiction
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| Subject |
England -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Sisters -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Domestic fiction
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| Subject |
Country homes -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Illegitimate children -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Social classes -- Fiction
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| Subject |
Remarried people -- Fiction
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
2946 |
| Release Date |
Dec 1, 2001 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Feb 26, 2021 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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