It is at once entertaining and thought-provoking, and its style is Forster’s own, unimitable. Truly, the Novel has the Propriety to be shortlisted as an essential reading. Coleridge, Milton, Shakespeare’s Sonnets, and A companion to E.M.Forster (3 Vols.).Įdward Morgan Forster’s novel A Passage to India has for long been in the syllabi in almost all the universities in India the novel’s celluloid version, superbly directed by David lean, has several times been broadcasted on the TV screens, earing for the film immense popular applauses and to many academic savants of the literacy circles the novel has for long been a pabulum for their sharp and critical intellects. He has to his credit a large number of books on literature, philosophy, history and politics, of which a few deserve mention: A Companion to William Wordsworth (2 Vols.), W.B. Sarkar is a well-known figure in the literary world. Earlier, he served as Principal at Garbeta College, Midnapore, West Bengal. in English Literature and Philosophy has recently retired as Reader from Raiganj (University) College. For students, researchers as well as teachers of English literature, the book is indispensable. Readers of the present book are provided with Bibliography and Index which will definitely prove useful study-aids to them in pursuing the Studies further. Further, memorable quotations included in the Appendix will not only acquaint readers with the original text but will also infuse them with enthusiasm for all the works of Forster. In addition, a character-sketch of prominent characters has been skillfully presented. The key elements of novel like plot, characterization, fantasy, prophecy, pattern, rhythm, symbols, imagery, mystery, poetry, music, tone, etc., have been analytically discussed.
Forster, it makes an in-depth study of his novel A Passage of India. Briefly outlining the life and works of E.M.
With a view to fill this gap and cater to the academic needs of readers, the present book has been written.
It is really a complex and difficult novel, and book that can well help the students, in particular, in their having a grip on it are far too few, if not non-existent.p> Forster’s celebrated novel A Passage to India is prescribed in the syllabus of almost all the university in India, at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
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