Forster, E M

Howard's End

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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
£15.49

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.

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