Penguin Classics Passage To India

E M Forster’s *A Passage to India*, published by National Geographic Books on August 30, 2005, is a significant work in the canon of classic literature. This edition spans 416 pages and is presented in English. The novel offers a nuanced portrayal of a society grappling with the complexities of imperialism, focusing on the interactions between British colonizers and the Indian populace.

Readers will encounter the story of Adela and her companion Mrs. Moore as they navigate the insular British community in Chandrapore, seeking to understand the ‘real India’ through their connection with Dr. Aziz. The narrative unfolds around a pivotal incident in the Marabar caves, which thrusts Dr. Aziz into a scandal that reflects the broader political and cultural tensions of the time. Edited by Oliver Stallybrass and featuring an introduction by Pankaj Mishra, this edition invites readers to explore themes of identity and conflict within the historical context of colonial India.