“I only wish the poets would say this too: love is of the body; not the body, but of the the body. Ah! the misery that would be saved if we confessed that! Ah! for a little directness to liberate the soul!”
Book:A Room with a View
Quote by E. M. Forster
Work
A Room with a View
E. M. Forster's 'A Room with a View' is a narrative that delves into the experiences of Lucy Honeychurch, a young woman from a British upper-middle-class family. The story unfolds in Italy and England, as Lucy navigates the complexities of love, societal expectations, and her own evolving sense of self. The novel is renowned for its vivid portrayal of the English upper class and the transformative power of travel and personal discovery. more
Author
E. M. Forster
E. M. Forster was an English novelist known for his modernist works. His most famous novel, 'A Passage to India', delves into themes of colonialism and the intricacies of human relationships. Forster's writing is renowned for its wit, irony, and philosophical depth. more
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