The Longest Journey is a bildungsroman by E. M. Forster, first published in 1907. It is the second of Forster's six published novels, following Where Angels Fear to Tread and preceding A Room with a View and Howards End. It was Forster's favourite among his own novels.E. M. Forster once described The Longest Journey as the book "I am most glad to have written." An introspective novel of manners at once comic and tragic, it tells of a sensitive and intelligent young man with an intense imagination and a certain amount of literary talent. He sets out full of hope to become a writer, but gives up his aspirations for those of the conventional world, gradually sinking into a life of petty conformity and bitter disappointments.
E M Forster
E. M. Forster (1879-1970) was an English novelist known for his exploration of class differences and human relationships. His most notable works include "A Room with a View," "Howards End," and "A Passage to India." Forster's writing style is characterized by its clarity, wit, and insight into the complexities of human emotions. He is credited with portraying the inner lives of his characters with sensitivity and depth. Forster's contributions to literature include his exploration of themes such as imperialism, social injustice, and the struggle for personal freedom. His most famous work, "A Passage to India," is considered a masterpiece of modernist literature and continues to be studied and celebrated for its poignant portrayal of the clash between British colonizers and Indian natives. Forster's work has had a lasting impact on the literary genre of the novel, influencing generations of writers with his thoughtful exploration of the human experience.
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