A Room with a View

Interesting Facts

• The book explores the clash of cultures and class differences through the lens of a romantic relationship.
• The novel is set in both Italy and England, allowing the author to highlight the contrast between freedom and tradition.
• The main character, Lucy Honeychurch, symbolizes the struggle between societal expectations and personal desires.
• The novel was adapted into a successful film in 1985, which won several awards, including three Oscars.
• Forster uses symbolism and metaphor to emphasize the characters' inner changes and development.
• The book is considered one of Forster's finest works and an important contribution to early twentieth-century literature.