“An acquaintance had become a lover, might become a husband, but would retain all that she had noted in the acquaintance; and love must confirm an old relation rather than reveal a new one.”
Quote by E. M. Forster
Work
Howards End: England Literature
E.M. Forster's classic novel delves into the lives of the Schlegels and the Wilcoxes, two families from different social strata in Edwardian England. The story examines the complexities of human relationships and the challenges of navigating social expectations and personal desires. 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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