Howards End

Set in turn-of-the-century England, this novel delves into the complexities of social conventions, relationships, and the underlying economic and philosophical forces of the time. Through its symbolic narrative, it provides a profound commentary on life in the early 1900s, just before the upheaval of World War I. Celebrated for its insightful exploration of these themes, the book solidified E. M. Forster's status as a literary figure and has remained a cherished work in the literary canon.