E M Forster

Gebundenes Buch

A Room with a View (Grand Type Collector's Edition) (Laminated Hardback with Jacket) Large Print

Beschreibung

Experience timeless classics like never before in this Grand Type Collector's Edition With clear, easy-to-read formatting, this edition is designed for readers who prefer or require larger text without sacrificing the excitement of the original. Large Print Features: * 18-point font: Generously sized text for maximum readability and comfort. * Sans-serif font: Clean, modern typeface designed to reduce visual strain. * Italics are bolded: Important emphasis is maintained without thin, hard-to-see lettering. * Easy-to-read line lengths: Shorter rows of text (under 45 characters per line) make reading smoother and less tiring. In sunlit Florence, a stolen kiss awakens young Lucy Honeychurch to desires she barely understands, thrusting her into a conflict between passion and propriety. Back in England, the pressures of Edwardian society, with its rigid expectations and whispered judgments, threaten to silence her heart. Torn between safety and possibility, Lucy must decide whether to embrace a life dictated by duty or dare to follow her true desires, even at the risk of scandal. First published in 1908, E. M. Forster's A Room with a View blends romance with sharp social critique, capturing a world on the cusp of change. Through Lucy's journey, Forster highlights the tension between individuality and convention, passion and restraint, freedom and conformity. A timeless exploration of class, gender, and personal choice, the novel remains a landmark in literature and social history, resonating with readers who seek authenticity in the face of expectation.

Autor

Edward Morgan Forster, born on January 1, 1879, in Marylebone, England, was an English novelist and essayist renowned for his insightful explorations of social class and human connection. He attended King's College, Cambridge, where he became associated with the Bloomsbury Group, a collective of influential writers and intellectuals. His early novels, such as A Room with a View (1908) and Howards End (1910), established him as a keen observer of Edwardian society.In 1924, Forster published A Passage to India, a novel that delved into the complexities of British colonialism and cultural misunderstandings in India. This work garnered critical acclaim and is considered one of his masterpieces. Despite his literary success, Forster ceased publishing novels after this period, focusing instead on essays, short stories, and other writings.Forster's personal life was marked by a struggle with his sexuality in a time when homosexuality was socially unacceptable. His novel Maurice, written in 1913-1914, depicted a homosexual relationship but was published posthumously in 1971. He passed away on June 7, 1970, in Coventry, leaving behind a legacy of literature that continues to be studied and celebrated for its depth and humanity.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Revive AI Ltd.
• Seitenzahl: 456
• Erscheinungstermin: 11. November 2025
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 29mm
• Gewicht: 776g
• ISBN-13: 9781834122090
• ISBN-10: 1834122090
• Artikelnr.: 75871047