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E.M. Forster – Howards End – First Edition 1910
£3,500.00
A first edition, first printing published Arnold in 1910. One of 2,500 copies of the first edition were printed – 4 pages of adverts to the rear and 8 page catalogue tipped in.
Externally a fine copy – in the original rich maroon boards, a trifle rubbed. Internally with 12pp of publisher’s advertisements to the rear. Small ownership name to the front free endpaper. Corners a little bumped, free endpapers a little browned and off-set with some sporadic spotting to the contents.
Published in 1910,’Howards End’ has left a significant cultural impact due to its exploration of class, gender, and cultural shifts in Edwardian England. The novel reflects the era’s social and economic changes, including the tension between the traditional, rural values represented by Howards End and the industrial, modern ethos embodied by Wilcoxes. The book has been recognised as a precursor to the modernist literary movement, reflecting the period’s flux and ambiguity. Forster’s portrayal of women’s roles and voices, exemplified by the character Margaret Schlegel, was groundbreaking, illustrating feminist ideals and the struggle for independence in a patriarchal society.
The novel has inspired various adaptations, including film and television, extending its cultural influence. Its exploration of the complexity of human relationships, morality, and societal evolution continues to be relevant and appreciated in academic and popular discourse, making “Howards End” a seminal work of English literature.
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A first edition, first printing published Arnold in 1910. One of 2,500 copies of the first edition were printed – 4 pages of adverts to the rear and 8 page catalogue tipped in.
Externally a fine copy – in the original rich maroon boards, a trifle rubbed. Internally with 12pp of publisher’s advertisements to the rear. Small ownership name to the front free endpaper. Corners a little bumped, free endpapers a little browned and off-set with some sporadic spotting to the contents.
Published in 1910,’Howards End’ has left a significant cultural impact due to its exploration of class, gender, and cultural shifts in Edwardian England. The novel reflects the era’s social and economic changes, including the tension between the traditional, rural values represented by Howards End and the industrial, modern ethos embodied by Wilcoxes. The book has been recognised as a precursor to the modernist literary movement, reflecting the period’s flux and ambiguity. Forster’s portrayal of women’s roles and voices, exemplified by the character Margaret Schlegel, was groundbreaking, illustrating feminist ideals and the struggle for independence in a patriarchal society.
The novel has inspired various adaptations, including film and television, extending its cultural influence. Its exploration of the complexity of human relationships, morality, and societal evolution continues to be relevant and appreciated in academic and popular discourse, making “Howards End” a seminal work of English literature.
