A Room With a View

E. M. Forster

ISBN 10: 1483930041 / ISBN 13: 9781483930046

Published by CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform 06/02/2014, 2014

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Synopsis:

A romantic journey from repression to self-discovery, set against the beauty of Italy and the confines of Edwardian England.

A Room with a View by E.M. Forster is a timeless novel that blends romance, travel, and social satire into a poignant exploration of love, freedom, and personal awakening. First published in 1908, this beloved classic follows the spirited but constrained Lucy Honeychurch as she travels from the rolling hills of Surrey to the sunlit landscapes of Florence—and slowly begins to see the world, and herself, with new clarity.

During her stay in Italy, Lucy finds herself surrounded by unconventional characters and passionate ideas that challenge the polite, rigid morality of her Edwardian upbringing. When she meets the enigmatic and idealistic George Emerson, her inner world is turned upside down. But upon returning to England, Lucy must choose between a safe, socially acceptable engagement and the risk of a more authentic life guided by love and conviction.

Inside this modern classic, you’ll discover:

✅ A moving romance set across two contrasting cultures
✅ Sharp commentary on class, gender roles, and societal expectations
✅ Forster’s signature contrast between “dynamic” and “static” characters
✅ A witty, thoughtful, and optimistic novel of transformation

Whether you're drawn to its emotional depth, its critique of upper-class conventions, or its sun-drenched Italian backdrop, A Room with a View remains one of E.M. Forster’s most romantic and enduring works.

Perfect for lovers of literature, travel, and the quiet revolution of self-realization.

About the Author: Edward Morgan Forster (1879-1970), was an English novelist, short story writer, essayist and librettist. He is known best for his ironic and well-plotted novels examining class difference and hypocrisy in early 20th-century British society. Forster's humanistic impulse toward understanding and sympathy may be aptly summed up in the epigraph to his 1910 novel Howards End: "Only connect". Forster had five novels published in his lifetime. Forster's third novel, A Room with a View (1908), is his lightest and most optimistic. It was started before any of his others, as early as 1901, and exists in earlier forms referred to as "Lucy". The book is the story of young Lucy Honeychurch's trip to Italy with her cousin, and the choice she must make between the free-thinking George Emerson and the repressed aesthete Cecil Vyse. George's father Mr Emerson quotes thinkers who influenced Forster, including Samuel Butler. A Room with a View was filmed by Merchant-Ivory in 1985.

Bibliographic Details

Title: A Room With a View
Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform 06/02/2014
Publication Date: 2014
Binding: Soft cover
Condition: Very Good