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A fascinating little look into the British class system at the end of the 19th century (written in early 20th). I picked it up because the mantra that everyone takes from it--"only connect"--is hot in education theory right now. I wanted to see first-hand what everyone's quoting. I was surprised to see that it much more strongly signifies "connections" between husband and wife, secondly man and woman, thirdly connections between classes, and in dead last, connection with and perception of the wi
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This book is a fascinating portrayal of class division in Edwardian England. I found it completely absorbing. Forster knows how to make a simple conversation charged with meaning.
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The plot takes place in England at the beginning of the twentieth century. It is about three families who represent different gradations of the Edwardian middle class: the Wilcoxes, who are rich capitalists with a fortune made in the Colonies; the half-German Schlegel sisters, who represent the intellec ...more
From Wikipedia:
The plot takes place in England at the beginning of the twentieth century. It is about three families who represent different gradations of the Edwardian middle class: the Wilcoxes, who are rich capitalists with a fortune made in the Colonies; the half-German Schlegel sisters, who represent the intellec ...more
Apr 24, 2018
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This was a really enjoyable book that really centers around the meaning of love and family. Howards End itself seems to always be in the background and yet the story comes full circle with the house as a representation of familial love.
May 09, 2019
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This is my third foray into Forster. I could hardly put it down, though it's hard to say why. I'm looking forward to book club discussion.
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Jul 05, 2007
Stephanie Zundel-Smith
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Social commentary...so I found it kinda boring, but maybe you'll like it.
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Aug 20, 2009
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May 16, 2019
superawesomekt
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it was amazing
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