E. M. Forster
E. M. Forster, born in 1879 in London, was a British novelist, essayist, and librettist known for his keen observations of social class and human connection. Educated at King's College, Cambridge, Forster’s literary career blossomed with the publication of his first novel, "Where Angels Fear to Tread," in 1905. He is perhaps best remembered for his poignant works such as "A Room with a View," "Howards End," and "A Passage to India," each exploring the complexities of relationships and the cultural clashes of early 20th-century society. Forster's writing is characterized by its rich character development and a deep sense of empathy for human experiences, making his stories both timeless and relatable.
A Room with a View (version 2)
The 1908 novel A Room With a View is the story of Lucy Honeychurch, a young English girl traveling to Italy for the first time. While stayi…
Howards End
The book is about three families in England at the beginning of the twentieth century. The three families represent different gradations of …
A Room with a View
When Lucy Honeychurch travels to Italy with her cousin, she meets George Emerson, a bohemian and an atheist who falls in love with her. Upon…
The Machine Stops (version 3)
"The Machine Stops" is a science fiction short story by E. M. Forster. After initial publication in The Oxford and Cambridge Revie…
A Room with a View (version 3 dramatic reading)
A Room with a View is a 1908 novel by English writer E. M. Forster, about a young woman in the repressed culture of Edwardian era England. S…
Where Angels Fear to Tread
On a journey to Tuscany with her young friend and traveling companion Caroline Abbott, widowed Lilia Herriton falls in love with both Italy …
The Machine Stops (version 4)
The Machine Stops is a thought-provoking science fiction novella by E. M. Forster that explores a future where humanity lives underground, e…
The Machine Stops
The Machine Stops is a short science fiction story. It describes a world in which almost all humans have lost the ability to live on the sur…
A Passage to India
E. M. Forster’s A Passage to India (1924) is widely acclaimed as one of the hundred best literary works of 20th century. Time magazine rates…
The Machine Stops (version 2)
Published in 1909, this science fiction short story takes place in a future where mankind, seemingly no longer able to survive on earth's su…
The Longest Journey
Frederick Elliot is a student at early 20th century Cambridge, a university that seems like paradise to him, amongst bright if cynical compa…
Howards End (version 2)
The Schlegels frequently encounter the Wilcoxes. The youngest, Helen, is rejected by the younger Wilcox brother, Paul. The eldest, Margaret,…
E. M. Forster A Room With A View
A Room with a View is a classic novel by E. M. Forster, adapted into a dramatic radio series. This adaptation brings to life the story of Lu…
Howards End (version 3)
Considered Forster's masterpiece and one of the best books of the 20th century, Howards End tackles social conventions of the Edwardian era.…
E. M Forster - The Machine Stops
Dramatized by Gregory Norminton, E. M. Forster's story, written at the beginning of the last century, takes place in a future where people c…
The Celestial Omnibus, and Other Stories
With twenty Nobel Prize nominations to his credit, E. M. Forster may reasonably be considered one of the best writers of the 20th century – …
Literary Pursuits EM Forster's Maurice
Join us for a captivating exploration of E.M. Forster's 'Maurice', a groundbreaking gay love story that was considered forbidden for decades…
Aspects of the Novel
This s a series of lectures given at Trinity College by the acclaimed author E.M. Forster (A Passage to India, Howard's End, A Room With a V…
Elizabeth Hart Where Angels Fear To Tread
Enjoy a captivating adaptation of E.M. Forster's novel, Where Angels Fear to Tread, brought to life on the radio. This production aired on S…