Where Angels Fear to Tread
Where Angels Fear to Tread by E. M. Forster is a reissue published by Penguin Publishing Group on February 26, 2008. This 176-page novel explores the complexities of family dynamics and cultural clashes through the story of an English widow, Lilia, who marries a younger Italian man named Gino. The narrative unfolds as Lilia’s disapproving in-laws travel to Italy, intending to confront Gino and rescue Lilia and their child, leading to unexpected developments.
Readers will find a rich exploration of themes such as questioning and disillusionment within the context of family life and cultural encounters. The story delves into the contrasts between English societal norms and the allure of Italian life, highlighting the tensions that arise from these differences. This edition offers a classic literary experience, inviting readers to reflect on the characters’ choices and the consequences of their actions.
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A wonderful story of questioning, disillusionment, and conversion, Where Angels Fear to Tread tells the story of a prim English family’s encounter with the foreign land of Italy. When attractive, impulsive English widow Lilia marries Gino, a dashing and highly unsuitable Italian twelve years her junior, her snobbish former in-laws make no attempts to hide their disapproval. But their expedition to face the uncouth foreigner takes an unexpected turn when they return to Italy under tragic circumstances intending to rescue Lilia and Gino’s baby.
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