E. M. Forster
A BBC Radio Collection : Twelve dramatisations and readings including A Passage to India, A Room with a View and Howards End
(Author) E.M. ForsterDramatisations and readings of EM Forster's finest works, plus Stephen Wakelam's radio play A Dose of Fame and the documentary feature Forster in India. One of the greatest English novelists of the 20th century, EM Forster was also an accomplished short story writer. This collection includes Samuel West's reading of Forster's masterpiece A Passage to India, plus stunning adaptations of his classic novels Where Angels Fear to Tread, A Room with a View and Howards End. Also featured are four of his short tales - 'The Story of the Siren', 'The Road from Colonus', 'The Obelisk' and 'Ansell'. Forster's posthumous novel, the gay love story Maurice, is dramatised with a full cast and stars Alex Wyndham and Bertie Carvel, while Stephen Wakelam's drama A Dose of Fame, starring Stephen Campbell Moore as Forster, sees the author grappling with a mysterious death, his own sexuality and an idea for his next novel. In addition, Zareer Masani presents a revealing Radio 3 profile exploring Forster's literature, love life and personal passage to India.
E.M. Forster
E.M. Forster was a British novelist and essayist known for his insightful social commentary and exploration of human relationships. His most notable works include "A Passage to India," "Howards End," and "A Room with a View." Forster's writing style is characterized by its clarity, wit, and empathy towards his characters. He is credited with pioneering the psychological novel and challenging traditional British social norms. "A Passage to India" is considered his masterpiece, tackling themes of colonialism, race, and cultural misunderstanding. Forster's works continue to be celebrated for their timeless relevance and profound exploration of human nature.
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