“It is the vice of a vulgar mind to be thrilled by bigness, to think that a thousand square miles are a thousand times more wonderful than one square mile, and that a million square miles are almost the same as heaven.”
Book:Howard's End
Quote by E. M. Forster
Work
Howard's End
E.M. Forster's 'Howard's End' is a poignant and thought-provoking novel set in the Edwardian era. The story revolves around the Schlegels, a family of upper-middle-class intellectuals, and their interactions with the Wilcoxes, a wealthy and socially ambitious family. The novel delves into complex issues of social class, personal relationships, and the struggle for individual fulfillment amidst the rigid social structures of the time. 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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