A Passage to India (Warbler Classics) - by E M Forster (Paperback)

About the Book

Among the greatest novels of the twentieth century, E. M. Forster's sweeping tale of prejudice and racial tension is set in colonial India at the turn of the century. Includes commentary by J. B. Priestly and a biographical timeline.

Book Synopsis

Among the greatest novels of the twentieth century, E. M. Forster's sweeping tale of prejudice and racial tension is set in colonial India at the turn of the century. As the Indian independence movement is gaining momentum but while the country is still under the rule of the British Raj, Dr. Aziz, a young Indian Muslim physician, befriends several English tourists in spite of expressions of caution from his Indian friends. What begins as an unexceptional but well-meaning sightseeing outing to a famous cave erupts into a misunderstanding with devastating consequences.

Review Quotes

"Because of the reputation the novel has acquired as a classic since its publication in 1924, one tends to forget what a smashingly good story it is."

-The New York Times

"Forster's book is not about India alone; it is about all of human life."

-Lionel Trilling