Comme son adaptation au cinéma sous le titre Chambre avec vue l'a montré, le charme qui se dégage de ce roman d'apprentissage amoureux, écrit par le grand écrivain britannique E M Forster (1879-1970), n'a rien perdu de son intensité au fil du temps. C'est que l'initiation à l'amour est un thème éternel, et lorsqu'il est traité avec l'humour et la fine psychologie de l'auteur de Route des Indes, il n'est pas près de passer de mode. C'est ainsi qu'entre un baiser volé parmi les cataractes de violettes sur les ravins de Fiesole, un autre baiser raté par un fiancé au pince-nez d'or et un troisième arraché par un amoureux passionné sur un sentier étroit, la jeune Lucy va se libérer du carcan victorien de son milieu pour devenir une héroïne qui fait rêver aujourd'hui encore, comme elle a enchanté et enthousiasmé ses lecteurs voici un siècle.
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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