Where Angels Fear to Tread E M Forster 9781484881712 Books
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Where Angels Fear to Tread is a work by E. M. Forster now brought to you in this new edition of the timeless classic.
Where Angels Fear to Tread E M Forster 9781484881712 Books
Forster's first novel, a horror trip into English propriety. Widowed daughter-in-law of principled English family misbehaves. She is generally 'vulgar', and specifically impossible by marrying a young, unaristocratic Italian, and then even producing offspring with him. Remedial action becomes necessary, but is difficult. Things go the wrong way.One never knows in this book whether one should laugh at the absurdities of these people. Probably not. Forster did mean to be funny, I guess, but most of the time, he mocks. Actually, the book title indicates that he considers some of his crowd to be fools. Towards the end, the mockery ends, the plot and tone shift towards tragedy and then melodrama.
Unfortunately, not just the snobbish family, but also the derelict widow is rather impossible, as is her unsuitable choice for second husband. Forster amuses us by parading useless people in front of us. This Passage to Italy doesn't show Forster in the best light. Sarcastic swipes at everything and everybody give him the look of feeling superior. He adds the odd primitive observation about 'Italy' or 'Germany', even 'England'.
This is certainly an interesting novel, but I can't honestly say that I like it. 'Liking' a book of fiction is, after all, the first and foremost of all possible criteria. If you don't 'like' a book, what good will other aspects do?
But it is not all 'bad'. There are some smart insights and sentences. Like this one: a woman says she abhors the 'petty unselfishness' of proper English society, and when asked why she didn't say 'petty selfishness', she explains that she meant the hypocritical behavior of self-righteous people, their willingness to be generous and sacrificing in matters that don't concern them.
In the words of another woman: foreigners are a dirty nation.
I haven't read any Forster since decades and can't remember if he was as cynical as that in his later novels. Was he equally condescending about India? Though I don't remember it that way, the doubt may be enough motivation re-read the Passage to India.
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Where Angels Fear to Tread E M Forster 9781484881712 Books Reviews
Whether you're acquainted with the works of E.M. Forster or not, this is a wonderful novel to own. His novels are masterfully written with a sense of irony. His examination of class differences in 20th century British society are poignant even today. His humanistic impulse toward understanding, empathy and sympathy, as well as his desire for connection in all aspects of life, encompass much of his poetry and prose with elegance and depth. He is a masterful writer whose works can be read over and over again, with new insights to found with each new reading. Some of his most noted themes include humanity, human connection, curiosity, the freedom of thought, a belief in good taste, the irreconcilability of class differences, relationships, class reconciliations potentiality, and sexuality, among others. In addition, Forster is artful in his use of symbolism throughout his works.
For those interested, this novel was adapted for film in 1991, but with a much different ending to that of the novel.
Did not like this book too much not much of a story not very interesting .
What a wonderful and tragic story. This one has all the greats- characters, story, writing. And to describe such emotion, setting and transformation in so few words is stunning.
This novel is funny, insightful with observations and passages that required pauses and contemplation
The novels by Mr. Foerster have all seem to be insightful regarding the various populations, I find that talent to be comforting.
Worth the read. Naturally, it seems a bit dated today and the characters may lack the depth we are used to in more modern fiction. The contrast between the life-loving Italians and the stuffy brits was probably more explosive than it is today. Our world is smaller and the characters more nuanced in today's fiction. Still, I enjoyed.
A bit depressing... By the time you get to the end, you don't know what you want for the characters, which I guess is a triumph for the author. It's not that they aren't compelling and you just want to be done with them. The two main characters are likable. You want them to be happy, but at the end, it's the author's vision that you are seeing. It's not necessarily your choice, or what you would have wanted, but you don't hate what happens either. It's one of the few books that the author really carries the reader where they want them and even, against their will.
The first chapter was very amusing and engaging. The second chapter was utterly hilarious and I thought that this was going to be the funniest book I'd ever read. The third chapter was like falling off a cliff from hilarity to mediocre drama. Then it descended from drama to melodrama and from that to tragedy and finally to ridiculous tragic farce! My mistake was reading past the second chapter. Save yourself! The humor ends with chapter two and then it goes from bad to worse.
Forster's first novel, a horror trip into English propriety. Widowed daughter-in-law of principled English family misbehaves. She is generally 'vulgar', and specifically impossible by marrying a young, unaristocratic Italian, and then even producing offspring with him. Remedial action becomes necessary, but is difficult. Things go the wrong way.
One never knows in this book whether one should laugh at the absurdities of these people. Probably not. Forster did mean to be funny, I guess, but most of the time, he mocks. Actually, the book title indicates that he considers some of his crowd to be fools. Towards the end, the mockery ends, the plot and tone shift towards tragedy and then melodrama.
Unfortunately, not just the snobbish family, but also the derelict widow is rather impossible, as is her unsuitable choice for second husband. Forster amuses us by parading useless people in front of us. This Passage to Italy doesn't show Forster in the best light. Sarcastic swipes at everything and everybody give him the look of feeling superior. He adds the odd primitive observation about 'Italy' or 'Germany', even 'England'.
This is certainly an interesting novel, but I can't honestly say that I like it. 'Liking' a book of fiction is, after all, the first and foremost of all possible criteria. If you don't 'like' a book, what good will other aspects do?
But it is not all 'bad'. There are some smart insights and sentences. Like this one a woman says she abhors the 'petty unselfishness' of proper English society, and when asked why she didn't say 'petty selfishness', she explains that she meant the hypocritical behavior of self-righteous people, their willingness to be generous and sacrificing in matters that don't concern them.
In the words of another woman foreigners are a dirty nation.
I haven't read any Forster since decades and can't remember if he was as cynical as that in his later novels. Was he equally condescending about India? Though I don't remember it that way, the doubt may be enough motivation re-read the Passage to India.
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