A Passage to Postcolonialism: The Enduring Relevance of E. M. Forster in Literature and Society

The following end-of-degree project explores the significance of early 20th Century English Literature for contemporary readers, by examining how Edward Morgan Forster’s writings, particularly his novels A Passage to India and Howards End, engage with the cultural, political, and moral intricacies o...

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Autor: Fernández del Pozo, María Teresa
Tipo de recurso: tesis de maestría
Fecha de publicación:2025
País:España
Institución:Universidad Nacional de Educación a Distancia
Repositorio:e-spacio. Repositorio Institucional de la UNED
Idioma:inglés
OAI Identifier:oai:e-spacio.uned.es:20.500.14468/31672
Acceso en línea:https://hdl.handle.net/20.500.14468/31672
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:5505.10 Filología
E.M. Forster
Colonialism
Imperialism
Misunderstandings
Cultural barriers
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Sumario:The following end-of-degree project explores the significance of early 20th Century English Literature for contemporary readers, by examining how Edward Morgan Forster’s writings, particularly his novels A Passage to India and Howards End, engage with the cultural, political, and moral intricacies of British colonialism and its enduring legacy. Forster reflects the societal dynamics of his time, particularly through the development of his characters, and the exploration of themes such as colonialism, imperialism, and cultural misunderstandings. These themes continue to resonate in contemporary society and in literature. In this Bachelor’s Final Project, we aim to demonstrate that, despite Forster’s death in 1970, the theme of colonialism continues to serve as a driving force in his literary production and informs current societal and academic discourse. Hence, we will examine the most relevant theoretical frameworks related to colonialism, point out its relevance in modern contexts and reference prominent contemporary essays and articles that engage with these critical issues.