Howards End - Edward Morgan Forster
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Howards End

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Language
English
Published in
Publisher
CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
Pages
320
ISBN
9781986776134
Set in Edwardian England, E.M. Forster's Howards End explores the intricate dance between three families whose lives become unexpectedly intertwined. The cultured and idealistic Schlegel sisters represent the intellectual and artistic spirit, while the pragmatic, wealthy Wilcoxes embody the world of industry and property. Into their orbit enters the struggling Leonard Bast, an earnest young clerk navigating the precariousness of his class.

As these disparate worlds collide, a country house named Howards End becomes more than just a home; it transforms into a symbol of connection, inheritance, and the very soul of England itself. The novel, famously prefaced with the plea "Only connect," delves into questions of class, wealth, and human understanding, urging readers to consider what truly endures and who ultimately deserves to inherit the future.

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Howards End Originally published in 1969
Original language
English
Original publisher Penguin Books

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