Set during the British Raj and the Indian independence movement, this novel explores the complexities of colonialism and cultural misunderstandings. Drawing from E.M. Forster's personal experiences in India, it delves into the interactions between British colonizers and Indian society. Recognized as a significant work of 20th-century literature, the book won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and is featured in Time magazine's "All Time 100 Novels." Its title references Walt Whitman's poem, adding a layer of literary depth.
Set during the British Raj and the Indian independence movement, this novel explores the complexities of colonialism and cultural misunderstandings. Drawing from E.M. Forster's personal experiences in India, it delves into the interactions between British colonizers and Indian society. Recognized as a significant work of 20th-century literature, the book won the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and is featured in Time magazine's "All Time 100 Novels." Its title references Walt Whitman's poem, adding a layer of literary depth.
