Hi, I enjoyed your talk about Forster's masterpiece. I'm a big fan of E.M.Forster, so I welcome any comments about his works. He's a writer of conflict - classes, race, and sexualities. APTI is still resonate to today's racial conflict even we have Indian prime minister. I agree with you everything you said in terms of communication between different cultures. I have lived in several countries, and I always remember I'm considered as a representative of where I come from, though I'm not. I have read both Arctic Summer and I'm glad you mentioned about it. I want to say so much and I don't know how to say precisely. I'll stop here. Thank you.
I have read a passage to India many years ago and I liked it a lot but my favourite novel of his is Howard's End and the movie that was based on it by James Ivory was exquisite.
Messy colonialists being messy is one of my favorite themes in literature, and this hit all the right buttons for me. You are never confused about with whose sympathies Forster’s lie, and he uses this to great humor and satire. I don’t think Forster is given his due as a satirist.
I really enjoyed this commentary. I believe this novel to be Forester's best work.Many people feel that way about "Howard's End," but though the underlying themes of that novel are undeniably compelling, I think the relationships in "Passage to India" are much more plausible. (I do agree that the last few chapters veer off into unexpected territory and do have a meandering quality). I think another aspect that can be discussed is Adele's sexual repression and her unconscious neurotic motives.
I loved A Passage to India. The book wasn't what I was expecting but it was still really good and a great read. It threw up a lot of issues that are still very relevant today.
I have read A Passage to India but it was years ago. I lost the book in one of my moves and just recently bought it again. (I love E. M. Forster, I even have a copy of The Machine Stops, which is a very short but excellent Science Fiction story. Anyway, I didn't realize that this was its hundredth anniversary, I definitely want to read it again, I want to on several levels. I remember really liking it when I was a teen, but as a mature woman I wonder how I will feel about it.
Oh great, this is the last Forster's work I haven't read and it's on my TBR this year :) So far my favourite is Maurice and his short story The Machine Stops is also EXCELLENT
Hi Eric, I loved your presentation today - it was so good and very timely as I recently “ear read” APTI on audible. The reader did a great job with the accents which helped keep the characters straight in the beginning. I felt Forster did a good job of exposing the racism and prejudices of Colonial India times. Those aspects of humanity are regrettably alive and well regardless of the time and place and I think that makes the novel relevant even today. I haven’t watched the film yet but intend to soon. I’m very interested in reading Arctic Summer!
I haven't read it for decades but I enjoyed it, I wonder if I'm more sympathetic to Adela because I've also seen the film. I thought she was courageous, I need to re-read it to see what I think. I love 'A Room with a View' but I think 'Howards End' edges as my favourite of his novels - that I've read. The death scene in that book so ironic. 🙂 I re-read 'Where Angels Fear to Tread' recently- maybe because it's his early work but I was a bit horrified because characters didn't behave in the way that they would in real life, spoiler alert if I went into details but the tragedy is very casually treated.
Thank you Eric!!! I have re-read this wonderful novel recently. I'm quite envious of all the fun everyone is having in those reading clubs, but... I'm afraid I'm quite a lonely she wolf, thus I miss all the fun, but keep reading and enjoying it, loving it👏👏👏 just a cup of tea, or coffee, according to my mood, a candle & me!!!
I was supposed to read this in college …..,, along with many others. Too busy socially to read it which is why I graduated WITH LUCK…. I was impressed by your talk on it and just ordered it…, thanks for the guilt trip lol
Hello Eric 🙋♀️ I love the novels of E M FORSTER. I first heard of the writer when I saw the Merchant Ivory film 🎥 “A Room with a View.” A cinematic masterpiece🎞 I now prefer reading the Classic Novels, than watch period Dramas 🎭 My favourite E M Forster novel is “Where Angels fear to Tread.” Thank you for an interesting video 📹
It's my opinion that many writers eagerly accept the challenge of painting a scene to which they're purely spectators, like some important Hindu festival. Ofc anyone can give an outsider's perspective but then it's not really a novel, is it? The writer sits at the typewriter struggling with what it must be like to understand what is being celebrated and how much of that celebration is sincere and genuine, and how much of it is just another opportunity to party.
Hi, I enjoyed your talk about Forster's masterpiece. I'm a big fan of E.M.Forster, so I welcome any comments about his works. He's a writer of conflict - classes, race, and sexualities. APTI is still resonate to today's racial conflict even we have Indian prime minister. I agree with you everything you said in terms of communication between different cultures. I have lived in several countries, and I always remember I'm considered as a representative of where I come from, though I'm not. I have read both Arctic Summer and I'm glad you mentioned about it. I want to say so much and I don't know how to say precisely. I'll stop here. Thank you.
I have read a passage to India many years ago and I liked it a lot but my favourite novel of his is Howard's End and the movie that was based on it by James Ivory was exquisite.
Messy colonialists being messy is one of my favorite themes in literature, and this hit all the right buttons for me. You are never confused about with whose sympathies Forster’s lie, and he uses this to great humor and satire. I don’t think Forster is given his due as a satirist.
I really enjoyed this commentary. I believe this novel to be Forester's best work.Many people feel that way about "Howard's End," but though the underlying themes of that novel are undeniably compelling, I think the relationships in "Passage to India" are much more plausible. (I do agree that the last few chapters veer off into unexpected territory and do have a meandering quality). I think another aspect that can be discussed is Adele's sexual repression and her unconscious neurotic motives.
I loved A Passage to India. The book wasn't what I was expecting but it was still really good and a great read. It threw up a lot of issues that are still very relevant today.
I have read A Passage to India but it was years ago. I lost the book in one of my moves and just recently bought it again. (I love E. M. Forster, I even have a copy of The Machine Stops, which is a very short but excellent Science Fiction story. Anyway, I didn't realize that this was its hundredth anniversary, I definitely want to read it again, I want to on several levels. I remember really liking it when I was a teen, but as a mature woman I wonder how I will feel about it.
Oh great, this is the last Forster's work I haven't read and it's on my TBR this year :) So far my favourite is Maurice and his short story The Machine Stops is also EXCELLENT
Hi Eric, I loved your presentation today - it was so good and very timely as I recently “ear read” APTI on audible. The reader did a great job with the accents which helped keep the characters straight in the beginning. I felt Forster did a good job of exposing the racism and prejudices of Colonial India times. Those aspects of humanity are regrettably alive and well regardless of the time and place and I think that makes the novel relevant even today. I haven’t watched the film yet but intend to soon. I’m very interested in reading Arctic Summer!
I love hearing about all the different reactions! Reading with a group is so interesting. I'm excited to join your Patreon tomorrow 😀
I haven't read it for decades but I enjoyed it, I wonder if I'm more sympathetic to Adela because I've also seen the film. I thought she was courageous, I need to re-read it to see what I think. I love 'A Room with a View' but I think 'Howards End' edges as my favourite of his novels - that I've read. The death scene in that book so ironic. 🙂 I re-read 'Where Angels Fear to Tread' recently- maybe because it's his early work but I was a bit horrified because characters didn't behave in the way that they would in real life, spoiler alert if I went into details but the tragedy is very casually treated.
Thank you Eric!!! I have re-read this wonderful novel recently. I'm quite envious of all the fun everyone is having in those reading clubs, but... I'm afraid I'm quite a lonely she wolf, thus I miss all the fun, but keep reading and enjoying it, loving it👏👏👏 just a cup of tea, or coffee, according to my mood, a candle & me!!!
You have convinced me - its now on hold at my library and I can't wait to read it.
I have this book and I've been meaning to read it. Now, I'm inspired to read it.
Very nice presentation! I’ve only seen the film. You have convinced me to pick up the book! Thanks, E 😊
I was supposed to read this in college …..,, along with many others. Too busy socially to read it which is why I graduated WITH LUCK…. I was impressed by your talk on it and just ordered it…, thanks for the guilt trip lol
Saw the movie ages ago, just bought the book while watching your review!
I really liked A Passage to India. So far, it is my favorite Forster.
A compelling description of the book.
Hello Eric 🙋♀️ I love the novels of E M FORSTER. I first heard of the writer when I saw the Merchant Ivory film 🎥 “A Room with a View.” A cinematic masterpiece🎞 I now prefer reading the Classic Novels, than watch period Dramas 🎭 My favourite E M Forster novel is “Where Angels fear to Tread.” Thank you for an interesting video 📹
Loved the film version of A Room with a View!
Great review! Thank you!
Really enjoyed this one and hearing everyone's views in the bookclub.
Thanks! It was a great group discussion!
It's my opinion that many writers eagerly accept the challenge of painting a scene to which they're purely spectators, like some important Hindu festival. Ofc anyone can give an outsider's perspective but then it's not really a novel, is it? The writer sits at the typewriter struggling with what it must be like to understand what is being celebrated and how much of that celebration is sincere and genuine, and how much of it is just another opportunity to party.
YES! LEGENDARY PICK!
Helloooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo
I saw the movie. Renamed it A Pssage To Boredom. Never read the book