On Beauty

Interesting Facts

• The book is a kind of homage to E. M. Forster's "Howards End," and many plot elements and characters echo this classic work.
• The novel is set in the fictional town of Wellington, which alludes to Cambridge, where Zadie Smith studied at university.
• The book explores themes of race, culture, and family relationships, offering a deep analysis of modern society and its contradictions.
• One of the central characters, Howard Belsey, is a professor specializing in art, reflecting the author's interest in aesthetics and beauty.
• The novel received many positive reviews and was nominated for several prestigious literary awards, including the Booker Prize.