Howards End by E. M. Forster
This novel explores class relations and conflicting values in turn-of-the-century England. The narrative revolves around three families: the wealthy, capitalist Wilcoxes; the cultured, idealistic Schlegels; and the lower-middle class Basts. As their lives intertwine, the story grapples with themes of wealth, love, and death, and the struggle for personal connection in an increasingly impersonal society. The titular "Howards End" is a country home, and it becomes a symbol of England's past, present, and future.
The 149th greatest book of all time
- Published
- 1910
- Nationality
- British
- Type
- Fiction
- Pages
- 320-400
- Words
- 111,025
- Original Language
- English
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- 6th on The Ideal Library (Book)
- 7th on For The Love of Books (For The Love of Books)
- 9th on D. G. Myers’ 50 Greatest English Language Novels (D. G. Myers)
- 17th on The 100 Greatest British Novels (BBC)
- 38th on The Modern Library | 100 Best Novels (Modern Library)
- 48th on Waterstone's Books of the Century (LibraryThing)
- 52nd on Radcliffe's 100 Best Novels (Radcliffe Publishing Course)
- 66th on Entertainment Weekly's Top 100 Novels (Entertainment Weekly)
- 84th on Koen Book Distributors Top 100 Books of the Past Century (themodernnovel.com)
- 97th on The 100 Favorite Novels of Librarians (Bookman.com)
- 203rd on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- 338th on The Complete 500: OCLC (OCLC)
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