A Passage to India

Interesting Facts

• The book explores the theme of cultural and racial differences between the British and Indians in colonial India, making it an important work in the context of postcolonial literature.
• One of the central events of the book is the incident in the Marabar Caves, symbolizing misunderstanding and miscommunication between cultures.
• The novel was adapted into a successful film in 1984, which won numerous awards, including the Academy Award for Best Picture.
• The book is considered one of Forster's finest works and is often included in lists of the greatest novels of the 20th century.
• Forster began writing the novel after his first visit to India in 1912, and it took over a decade to complete.