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Omschrijving
A Passage to India is E.M. Forsterâ (TM)s masterful exploration of colonial tension, cultural misunderstanding, and human connection in British-ruled India. Set in the fictional city of Chandrapore, the novel revolves around the friendship between Dr. Aziz, a young Indian Muslim physician, and Mr. Fielding, a British schoolmaster. Their relationship is tested when Aziz is falsely accused of assault by Adela Quested during a visit to the Marabar Cavesâ "an event that becomes the focal point of emotional, political, and racial conflict.
Blending lyrical prose with deep philosophical inquiry, A Passage to India delves into the complexities of empire, identity, and the elusive possibility of cross-cultural understanding. A landmark of English literature, it remains a powerful and relevant portrait of a society divided by race, religion, and colonial power.
Can friendship survive empire?
- Explore the political and cultural tensions of colonial India through an unforgettable narrative.
- Delve into themes of race, spirituality, and human misunderstanding with Forsterâ (TM)s signature depth.
- Reflect on the fragile dynamics of friendship and trust amidst systemic oppression.
- Discover a literary classic praised for its nuanced storytelling and timeless relevance.
- Colonialism and Empire
- Cultural Clash and Miscommunication
- Friendship and Betrayal
- Race and Identity
- Spirituality and the Unknown
- Justice and Prejudice
- Alienation and Belonging
- Power Dynamics in Colonial Rule
- East vs. West Philosophies
- Nature as Metaphor
Specificaties
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- Auteur(s):
- Uitgeverij:
Inhoud
- Aantal bladzijden:
- 328
- Taal:
- Engels
Eigenschappen
- Productcode (EAN):
- 9789390183302
- Verschijningsdatum:
- 1/09/2020
- Uitvoering:
- Paperback
- Formaat:
- Trade paperback (VS)
- Afmetingen:
- 131 mm x 198 mm
- Gewicht:
- 235 g
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