Howards End by E.M. Forster (2023)

Name: Howards End
Author: E.M. Forster

Howards End is a novel by E.M. Forster published in 1910. It tells the story of three families living in Edwardian England, and their relationships with each other and the world around them. The book explores themes such as class, gender, and social responsibility.

By E.M. Forster · First published 2023 · Genre: Classic Literature, Drama, Social Commentary · 44 chapters · 136,074 words

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One may as well begin with Helen's letters to her sister.

Howards End,

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Work type: Novel
Author: E.M. Forster
Date: 2023 CE
Language: English
Genres: Classic Literature, Drama, Social Commentary, Family Saga
Length: 136,074 words
Structure: 44 chapters, 3,199 paragraphs
Reading fit: Fairly Easy (7th Grade)

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Classic Literature — Howards End is regarded as a significant work of early 20th-century British literature, often studied for its style, themes and depiction of English society during the Edwardian era.
Drama — The novel focuses on the intertwined relationships and clashes between different social classes, full of emotional tension and conflict.
Social Commentary — The story critically explores themes of class, social status and the changing society of England in the early 20th century.
Family Saga — The plot chiefly revolves around two families - the Schlegels and the Wilcoxes, and their lives over a few years, making it a sort of family saga.