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ISBN10: 9390183308
ISBN13: 9789390183302
Publisher: Fingerprint
Published: Sep 1 2020
Pages: 328
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.45 Width: 5.16 Depth: 7.80
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789390183302
Publisher: Fingerprint
Published: Sep 1 2020
Pages: 328
Weight: 0.52
Height: 0.45 Width: 5.16 Depth: 7.80
Language: English
A Passage to India is E.M. Forsterâ (TM)s masterful exploration of colonial tension, cultural misunderstanding, and human connection in British-ruled India. Set in the fictional city of Chandrapore, the novel revolves around the friendship between Dr. Aziz, a young Indian Muslim physician, and Mr. Fielding, a British schoolmaster. Their relationship is tested when Aziz is falsely accused of assault by Adela Quested during a visit to the Marabar Cavesâ an event that becomes the focal point of emotional, political, and racial conflict.
Blending lyrical prose with deep philosophical inquiry, A Passage to India delves into the complexities of empire, identity, and the elusive possibility of cross-cultural understanding. A landmark of English literature, it remains a powerful and relevant portrait of a society divided by race, religion, and colonial power.
Can friendship survive empire?
- Explore the political and cultural tensions of colonial India through an unforgettable narrative.
- Delve into themes of race, spirituality, and human misunderstanding with Forsterâ (TM)s signature depth.
- Reflect on the fragile dynamics of friendship and trust amidst systemic oppression.
- Discover a literary classic praised for its nuanced storytelling and timeless relevance.
- Colonialism and Empire
- Cultural Clash and Miscommunication
- Friendship and Betrayal
- Race and Identity
- Spirituality and the Unknown
- Justice and Prejudice
- Alienation and Belonging
- Power Dynamics in Colonial Rule
- East vs. West Philosophies
- Nature as Metaphor
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