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A Passage to India (Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket)
Hardcover
Classic FictionGeneral Fiction
ISBN13: 9781998736317
Publisher: Revive Classics
Published: Feb 25 2025
Pages: 260
Weight: 1.14
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A shimmering mirage of friendship emerges in the heat of colonial India, where British newcomers seek to understand a land that refuses to be neatly categorized. When the inquisitive Adela Quested and the warm-hearted Dr. Aziz embark on an excursion to the mysterious Marabar Caves, a single, shattering moment turns goodwill into suspicion and trust into betrayal. As whispers of scandal ripple through the community, the trial that follows exposes the fault lines of empire, race, and belonging. With breathtaking prose and piercing insight, the novel explores whether true connection can survive the weight of history.
More than just a novel, A Passage to India is a powerful lens into the tensions and complexities of British colonial rule. Published in 1924, it captured the growing unrest in India, foreshadowing the struggle for independence while challenging Western perceptions of race, culture, and authority. Forster's keen observations of power, prejudice, and the fragile nature of human connection made the book both a literary masterpiece and a searing critique of imperialism. Nearly a century later, its themes remain strikingly relevant, offering a timeless exploration of misunderstanding and the uneasy spaces where cultures collide.
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