Other Kingdom by E.M. Forster
OTHER KINGDOM by E.M. Forster is a novel that explores the themes of love and loss through the story of two young men, Robert and Louis. The book begins with Robert's arrival in Italy, where he meets Louis and falls in love with him. However, their relationship is threatened when Louis becomes engaged to another woman. As the story progresses, Robert struggles to come to terms with his feelings for Louis and the loss of their relationship. The novel is set against a backdrop of World War II, which adds an additional layer of tension and conflict to the narrative. Forster's writing style is characterized by its simplicity and clarity, making it accessible to readers of all levels of proficiency in English. The book has been widely praised for its exploration of complex emotions and themes, and has become a classic work of literature.
By E.M. Forster · Genre: Fantasy, Short story collection, Supernatural · 4 chapters · 11,041 words
First lines
"_Quem_, whom; _fugis_, are you avoiding; _ab demens_, you silly ass; _habitarunt di quoque_, gods too have lived in; _silvas_, the woods. ' Go ahead!"
I always brighten the classics -- it is part of my system -- and therefore I translated _demens_ by "silly ass. " But Miss Beaumont need not have made a note of the translation, and Ford, who knows better, need not have echoed after me. "Whom are you avoiding, you silly ass, gods too have lived in the woods."
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: E.M. Forster
- Date: Date unknown
- Language: English
- Genres: Fantasy, Short story collection, Supernatural, Classic Literature, Horror
- Length: 11,041 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 310 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Fantasy — The book contains supernatural elements and fantasy-world aspects, with enchantments and mythical creatures, which aligns with the fantasy genre.
- Short story collection — The book consists of various self-contained short stories.
- Supernatural — There are several instances of mythical beings and enchantings throughout the numerous short stories.
- Classic Literature — Given Forster’s time period and acclaimed status, the book is often classified under classic literature.
Tags
fantasy · allegory · social commentary · class struggle · identity · otherness · myth · nature · human experience · isolation · transformation · conflict