The Longest Journey by E. M. Forster
Studying at Cambridge as an undergraduate, the sensitive and lonely Rickie Elliot quickly becomes immersed in philosophy and literature and overwhelmed by a passionate desire to write. But as the years pass and his stories are not successful, he resigns himself to conformity - resolving to marry the beautiful but shallow Agnes, abandon his writing and become a schoolmaster at a second-rate public school.
Soon, the memory of his idyllic university life falls to nothing as the young man finds himself trapped in a world of petty conformity, bitter disappointment and agonizing self-doubt.
A blend of harsh realism and powerful symbolism, The Longest Journey was Forster's favourite of his novels. Insightful, intimate and profound, it is also his most autobiographical - a deeply moving portrayal of a man kept from fulfilling his personal desires by a desperate need to do what he feels to be morally right.
The introduction, by Gilbert Adair, considers the subtleties and symbolism of The Longest Journey. This edition reproduces the Abinger text and notes, and also includes Forster's own introduction to the work, two of his essays, further reading and a chronology.
Format: Paperback | 432 pages
Dimensions (cm): 19.7 x 12.9 x 2.5 | 330g
Publication Date: 01 Sep 2006
Publisher: Penguin Books
Publication City/Country: London, United Kingdom
Language: English
Edition Number: 1
ISBN10: 0141441488
ISBN13: 9780141441481
Condition: Good
A book that has been read but is in good condition. Very minimal damage to the cover including very minor scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The majority of pages are undamaged with no creasing or tearing, no pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, no writing in margins. The first and last 4 pages in the book have blotches of discolouring around the edges of the pages, none of which compromises the legibility or understanding of the text. No missing pages.