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Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century England, the narrative explores the interactions between three families: the affluent Wilcoxes, the intellectual Schlegels, and the struggling Basts. The Schlegel siblings' vibrant social lives intertwine with the fortunes and conflicts of the other families, highlighting class struggles of the era. The titular estate, Howards End, symbolizes societal transitions, especially as its ownership is contested following a death-bed bequest. Forster intricately weaves personal and social themes, reflecting the broader fate of English society.
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Howards End, E. M. Forster
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- 2017
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- Title
- Howards End
- Language
- English
- Authors
- E. M. Forster
- Publisher
- Neeland Media
- Released
- 2017
- Format
- Paperback
- Pages
- 242
- ISBN13
- 9781420956498
- Series
- Tags
- Fiction, Historical Themes, Love, Family, Classics, Friendship, 20th century, Society, England, Social Critique, Siblings, Wealth
- First published
- 2010
- Original title
- The Finkler Question
- Rating
- 3.95 out of 5
- Description
- Set against the backdrop of late 19th-century England, the narrative explores the interactions between three families: the affluent Wilcoxes, the intellectual Schlegels, and the struggling Basts. The Schlegel siblings' vibrant social lives intertwine with the fortunes and conflicts of the other families, highlighting class struggles of the era. The titular estate, Howards End, symbolizes societal transitions, especially as its ownership is contested following a death-bed bequest. Forster intricately weaves personal and social themes, reflecting the broader fate of English society.