Forster, E M
Howard's End
- ISBN 13:
- 9781444720747
- author:
- Forster, E M
- format:
- HardBack
- publisher:
- Hodder & Stoughton
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2010
- Pages:
- 352
- Dimensions:
- 13.1 x 3.1 x 20.4 cm
- Genre:
- Classic fiction (pre c 1945)
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
In 1905, England was abuzz with change. For the Schlegel family, this meant an unwanted encounter with their capitalist counterparts, the Wilcoxes. A brief romance had ended badly, and now Paul's family was moving in next door - literally just across the road from their country estate. As the lives of these two families became increasingly intertwined, tensions simmered beneath the surface. Helen Schlegel's friendship with Leonard Bast, a man from a lower social status, further exacerbated the differences between the two groups. The clash of ideologies and values was inevitable, leading to a tragic confrontation at Howards End that would have far-reaching consequences. This novel is a nuanced exploration of British class and character, blending humour and lyricism in a thought-provoking portrayal of life in early 20th-century England.