E. M. Forster (1879–1970) was an English novelist, short story writer, and essayist celebrated for his Exploration of social class and human connection. His major works, including "A Room with a View," "Howards End," and "A Passage to India," are treasured as Classics of 20th-century Literature. Forster's nuanced Critique of Edwardian society and his advocacy for personal relationships over societal conventions remain impactful. His literary legacy endures, prompting ongoing discussion and admiration in literary circles.
Anecdotes
- Once wrote a story at sixteen about a Prince who could control the weather, foreshadowing the imaginative themes of his later works.
- Attended King's College, Cambridge, where he was part of the secretive intellectual society known as the Apostles, which included Future Nobel laureates and influential thinkers.
- Inherited a substantial Fortune from a great-aunt, providing the financial Independence to pursue writing without needing a traditional career.
Magnitudes
- Uncover deep truths through human connection.
- Embrace the complexity of human relationships.
- Embrace the complexity of Life.
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