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Book Synopsis: A major reassessment of the great English novelist
This impressive new book by the celebrated British critic Frank Kermode examines hitherto neglected aspects of the novelist E. M. Forster's life and work. Kermode is interested to see how it was that this apparently shy, reclusive man should have claimed and kept such a central position in the English writing of his time, even though for decades he composed no fiction and he was not close to any of his great contemporaries—Henry James, Ford Madox Ford, Joseph Conrad, James Joyce.
Concerning E. M. Forster has at its core the Clark Lectures that Kermode gave at Cambridge University in 2007 on the subject of Forster, eighty years after Forster himself gave those lectures, which became Aspects of the Novel. Kermode reappraised the influence and meaning of that great work, assessed the significance of Forster's profound musicality (Britten thought him the most musical of all writers), and offered a brilliant interpretation of Forster's greatest work, A Passage to India. But there is more to Concerning E. M. Forster than that. Thinking about Forster vis-à-vis other great modern writers, noting his interest in Proust and Gide and his lack of curiosity about American fiction, and observing that Forster was closest to the people who shared not his literary interests or artistic vocation but, rather, his homosexuality, Kermode's book offers a wise, original, and persuasive new portrait not just of Forster but of twentieth-century English letters.
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Intrigued by the life and work of renowned English novelist E.M. Forster? Look no further than Frank Kermode's remarkable new book, "Concerning E. M. Forster." This insightful exploration uncovers hidden facets of Forster's literary journey that have been overlooked until now. How did this seemingly reserved and introverted man manage to dominate English writing during his time, even without producing any fiction for many years? Kermode delves deep into this enigma, shedding light on Forster's relationships with influential contemporaries such as Henry James, Ford Madox Ford, Joseph Conrad, and James Joyce.
At the core of "Concerning E. M. Forster" are the Clark Lectures delivered by Kermode at Cambridge University in 2007, exactly eighty years after Forster's seminal lectures on "Aspects of the Novel." Kermode meticulously evaluates the impact and significance of Forster's work, particularly exploring the novelist's profound musicality (Britten considered him the most musical of all writers). Additionally, Kermode offers a captivating interpretation of Forster's masterful creation, "A Passage to India." However, this book goes beyond a simple reexamination. Kermode delves into Forster's relationships with other modern literary giants such as Proust and Gide, highlighting Forster's curiously limited interest in American fiction. Furthermore, Kermode illuminates the fact that Forster's closest connections were those who shared not his literary pursuits but his homosexuality.
Prepare to be captivated by Kermode's wise, original, and persuasive new portrait of E.M. Forster and the impact he had on twentieth-century English letters. "Concerning E. M. Forster" offers a fresh perspective on an influential writer and invites you to explore the nuances of his life and work. Don't miss out on this opportunity to gain a deeper understanding of one of the literary world's most intriguing figures.
Discover the world of E.M. Forster through "Concerning E. M. Forster" today!
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