Where Angels Fear to Tread
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ISBN10: 937864080X
ISBN13: 9789378640803
Publisher: Kalamos Literary Services Llp
Published: Apr 10 2026
Pages: 126
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9789378640803
Publisher: Kalamos Literary Services Llp
Published: Apr 10 2026
Pages: 126
Weight: 0.75
Height: 0.44 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Where Angels Fear to Tread is a sharp and emotionally rich novel that explores the clash between rigid social conventions and the unpredictability of human feeling. When a young English widow travels to Italy and makes an unexpected decision that shocks her conservative family, the consequences ripple across cultures and relationships. E. M. Forster contrasts the warmth, spontaneity, and passion of Italian life with the restraint and propriety of Edwardian England, creating a story filled with tension, irony, and quiet tragedy. His characters are deeply human-flawed, conflicted, and often caught between duty and desire. With subtle humor and keen observation, Forster examines themes of freedom, judgment, and the limits of societal control. Both engaging and thought-provoking, this novel remains a powerful reflection on the risks of living too cautiously-and the cost of ignoring the heart.
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