Description

In E. M. Forster's beloved novel, Lucy Honeychurch, a young Englishwoman, finds her world turned upside down during a trip to Florence. Amidst the beauty of Italy, she encounters the unconventional George Emerson, whose passionate nature challenges her preconceived notions of love and propriety. Torn between the socially advantageous but emotionally stifling proposal of Cecil Vyse and the genuine, albeit unconventional, affection of George, Lucy must navigate the complex currents of societal expectation and personal desire. This timeless story masterfully explores the conflict between duty and passion, and the courage it takes to choose authentic happiness over societal approval.

Available Editions

paperback edition cover

paperback

Digireads.com Publishing

Published Jan 1, 2005

120 pages

ISBN: 9781420925432

available
paperback edition cover

paperback

Penguin Books, Limited

Published Jan 1, 2012

256 pages

ISBN: 9780141199825

available
paperback edition cover

paperback

Penguin Books

Published Jan 1, 2000

206 pages

ISBN: 9780141183299

available

Reviews

3.00
out of 5

2 ratings

Community Reviews(1)

@imsophiedaviesMar 4, 2026

According to the reviews people seem find this a charming WASP comedy-drama. I found it to be <i>très ennuyeux</i>.

Details

First Published

1908

Language

eng

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