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A lovely, melancholy story. I mostly enjoyed hearing "the Schlegel sisters" mentioned often (as I am one of 3 sisters, and we bear that last name) or "the Miss Schlegels". I thought the characters had much depth and many facets to themselves; they were all distinct and very interesting to watch grow. It was an interesting story for 1910; much scandal, but it all seemed to largely be treated very calmly & almost always decently. Somewhat odd, as well - reminded me a lot of The Great Gatsby, altho
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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
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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
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