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Maurice je jedním z prvních otevřeně homosexuálních románů. V době, kdy byl napsán (1913–1914), bylo jeho uveřejnění z pochopitelných důvodů vyloučeno, a vyšel tak až po autorově smrti v roce 1971. Přestože jde o příběh odehrávající se před téměř sto lety, je dnes, v době jeho prvního českého vydání, Hallovo hledání vlastní identity, a potažmo i sexuality, aktuální jako málokdy předtím. Knihu podpořilo Ministerstvo kultury ČR. Na propagaci knihy spolupracuje Gay Iniciativa České Republiky.

Zana nie je práve nadšená, keď si jej nedávno ovdovený otec nájde novú ženu. A ešte k tomu do jej života vtrhne Brian, ktorý sa teraz nedobrovoľne stal jej nevlastným bratom! Brian si myslí, že Zanin otec sa oženil len kvôli peniazom, a chová sa neuveriteľne protivne... ale napriek tomu na Zanu zapôsobí svoju energetickú mužnosťou!

Název svého stěžejního díla, Cesty do Indie, převzal Forster od Walta Whitmana. Zatímco však americký básník tak koncem 60. let 19. století pojmenoval skladbu oslavující otevření Suezského průplavu a vyjadřující naději ve sbratření lidí všech ras, u britského romanopisce bere na sebe téma možného porozumění mezi obyvateli různých kontinentů podstatně trpčejší a ironičtější podobu. Tak jako na šachovnici postavil Forster proti sobě dva tábory: na jednu stranu povýšeneckou anglickou menšinu, na stranu druhou místní indickou elitu, reprezentovanou doktorem Azízem, muslimským chirurgem, který musí snášet ponižování ve vlastní zemi. Mezi nimi hraje svůj part liberální anglický učitel Fielding, jenž si za sympatie k domorodému obyvatelstvu vyslouží od svých krajanů podezřívavé opovržení. Přestože Forsterův román v prvé řadě odhaluje lidsky nedůstojné koloniální praktiky, jeho poselství je mnohem obecnější – dotýká se možností a překážek komunikace nejen mezi příslušníky rozdílných národů či kultur, ale i mezi lidmi vůbec. Proto také bývá považován za významný mezník v dějinách britské literatury 20. století.

This is the Penguin English Library Edition of Where Angels Fear to Tread by E. M. Forster. 'I had got an idea that everyone here spent their lives in making little sacrifices for objects they didn't care for, to please people they didn't love; that they never learned to be sincere - and, what's as bad, never learned how to enjoy themselves'. E. M. Forster's first novel is a witty comedy of manners that is tinged with tragedy. It tells the story of Lilia Herriton, who proves to be an embarrassment to her late husband's family as, in the small Tuscan town of Monteriano, she begins a relationship with a much younger Italian man - classless, uncouth and highly unsuitable. A subtle attack on decorous Edwardian values and a humanely sympathetic portrayal of the clash of two cultures, Where Angels Fear to Tread is also a profound exploration of character and virtue. The Penguin English Library contains 100 editions of the best fiction in English, from the eighteenth century and the very first novels to the beginning of the First World War.

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The letters of the last half of E. M. Forster's life are as engaging as those of his earlier years. Imbued with the same wit, warmth, and vitality, they reveal the breadth of his interests and the great range and enduring quality of his friendships. After a second trip to India in 1921, Forster finally finished the Indian novel he had begun years before. A Passage to India (1924) capped his career as a novelist; he then turned his energies to essays and other nonfictional prose. In the 1930s he emerged as an active journalist, writing and broadcasting on social and political issues. He fought for civil liberties and led a successful campaign against the BBC's political blacklisting of performers. His correspondents during these years included T. S. Eliot, Siegfried Sassoon, Lennard and Virginia Woolf, Christopher Isherwood, and Stephen Spender. At seventy Forster began along, happy, and productive new period in his life with his work on the libretto for Benjamin Britten's opera Billy Budd . In 1960 he was a leading defense witness in the Lady Chatterley trial. By then he was a revered figure among literati and enjoyed advising younger writers. In these last decades he divided his time between his rooms at King's College, Cambridge, and the home of his friends the Buckinghams in Coventry, where he died at age ninety-one.

1923. English author and critic, member of Bloomsbury group and friend of Virginia Woolf who achieved fame through his novels, which include: Room with a View, Maurice, A Passage to India, and Howard's End. The Celestial Omnibus is a collection of short-stories Forster wrote during the prewar years, most of which were symbolic fantasies or fables. Contents: The Story of a Panic; The Other Side of the Hedge; The Celestial Omnibus; Other Kingdom; The Curate's Friend; and The Road from Colonus. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.

Known for his ironic and beautifully crafted novels, Edward Morgan Forster explores themes of hypocrisy and discrimination prevalent in early 20th-century British society. His work features engaging plots that reveal the complexities of social interactions and moral dilemmas, offering a critical perspective on the era's cultural norms.

Essays that applaud democracy's toleration of individual freedom and self-criticism and deplore its encouragement of mediocrity: "We may still contrive to raise three cheers for democracy, although at present she only deserves two."

The novelist E. M. Forster opens the door on life in a remote Maharajah's court in the early twentieth century, a "record of a vanished civilization." Through letters from his time visiting and working there, he introduces us to a 14th century political system in "the oddest corner of the world outside Alice in Wonderland" where the young Maharajah of Devas, "certainly a genius and possibly a saint," led a state centered on spiritual aspirations. The Hill of Devi chronicles Forster's infatuation and exasperation, fascination, and amusement at this idiosyncratic court, leading us with him to its heart and the eight-day festival of Gokul Ashtami, marking the birth of Krishna, where we see His Highness Maharajah Sir Tukoji Rao III dancing before the altar "like David before the Ark."

Rickie Elliot, a sensitive and intelligent young man with an intense imagination and a certain amount of literary talent, sets out from Cambridge full of hopes to become a writer. But when his stories are not successful, he decides instead to marry the beautiful but shallow Agnes, agreeing to abandon his writing and become a schoolmaster.

A collection of three works by E. M. Forster features a deluxe binding and the titles, Howard's End, A Room with a View, and Where Angels Fear to Tread.

Forster, E.M., Albergo Empedocle And Other Writings

The disregard of a dying woman's bequest, a girl's attempt to help an impoverished clerk, and the marriage of an idealist and a materialist -- all intersect at an estate called Howards End. The fate of this country home symbolizes the future of England in an exploration of social, economic, and philosophical trends during the post-Victorian era.

A Room With a View is widely considered to be one of Forster's most well-known and beloved tales; it is considered a classic by some and is worth taking the time to read.

Includes the classic anthologies originally published as The Celestial Omnibus and The Eternal Moment, as well as three important stories published after Forster's death: "Dr. Woolacott," "The Life to Come," and "The Other Boat."

A searing collection of E. M. Forster’s short stories about forbidden sexuality and desire‘Madness, isn’t it? What can it matter to anyone else if you and I don’t mind?’Exploratory, experimental and pioneering, the short stories collected in this volume show E. M. Forster writing about love between men with sensitivity, honesty, anger and humour. Written between 1903 and 1958, only two of the fourteen stories here appeared in print in Forster’s lifetime; most remained unpublished while homosexuality was a crime. They range from light-hearted, satirical pieces to moving, highly charged depictions of desire and shared intimacy – a Christian missionary tormented by longing in ‘The Life to Come’; a fateful woodland encounter in ‘Arthur Snatchfold’; an illicit affair between a young English officer and his Indian friend in ‘The Other Boat’ – and explore the gap between private and public selves, and the places where love, class, race and sexuality collide.

This collection of literature attempts to compile many of the classic, timeless works that have stood the test of time and offer them at a reduced, affordable price, in an attractive volume so that everyone can enjoy them.

Only two were published in his lifetime. Most of the other stories remained unpublished because of their overtly homosexual themes; instead they were shown to an appreciative circle of friends and fellow writers, including Christopher Isherwood, Siegfried Sassoon, Lytton Strachey, and T. E. Lawrence. The stories differ widely in mood and setting. One is a cheerful political satire; another has, most unusually for Forster, a historical setting; others give serious and powerful expression to some of Forster's profoundest concerns.

The classic novel explores the divisions of culture and class in late-Victorian England through the story of a disputed inheritance.

Selected short stories introduced by Christopher Isherwood

Své stěžejní dílo, románovou antiutopii My, napsal Zamjatin v roce 1920. V letech 1924/25 se objevila v překladech do češtiny, angličtiny a francouzštiny. V Rusku byla vydána až v letech přestavby, v roce 1987. Jádrem díla je život v „Jednotném státu“ vzniklém někdy ve třetím tisíciletí po „dvousetleté válce“. Lidé v této době už netrpí bídou, ztratili však jména a stali se pouhými „čísly“, lidmi – šroubky. Ženy jsou v pojmenovány samohláskami, např. I – 330, a muži souhláskami, např. hlavní hrdina je D – 503. Život těchto lidí je organizován a přísně střežen Úřadem Strážců. Všichni lidé žijí v prosklených domech, takže nemohou nic skrýt. Vstávají každý den všichni ve stejnou minutu, stejně odchází do práce a stejně jdou i na odpočinek. Na každé sousto při jídle mají předepsaných padesát skousnutí. Na dítě musí mít povolení, jinak jsou popraveni. Vůle kolektivu zde pod totalitním diktátem Dobroditele zcela vytlačuje svobodu lidského myšlení.... celý text

This collection of articles, essays, reviews, and poems, written by the author of A Passage to India, contains such well-known pieces as "Notes on the English Character,'' ''Adrift in India," and "Me, Them and You." Also collected are essays on literary figures whose work Forster especially admired.

Most people think of life as either something that happens to them or as something which they have to bend to their will. Life in short is seen as a series of problems requiring solutions. As a result people spend much of their lives either in escape activities or driving themselves to achieve, often both at the same time. But life becomes qualitatively different when we see it as a theatre in which we decide what is going to happen and then let it happen in the way that an artist will allow his or her creation to appear. This book is an example of the message that it teaches. Forster records methodically how he himself stopped struggling to work against his own feelings and to let his life happen. Exciting and inspiring, his own story with accompanying exercises for the reader prove the life-changing fact - that when we give priority to the workings of our unconscious minds we can trust them not to let us down.

Time is what our lives are made of. Failure to use it properly is disastrous. Yet most books on time management don't work because they take little account of human psychology or the unexpected. This book, written for everyone who has to juggle different demands in a busy schedule, includes lots of help and advice in finding a system that works effectively and leads to more enjoyment of work and leisure. 'I left Mark Forster's time management workshop a changed woman. Yesterday I used his system for a whole day. It was stress-free and fun. I felt energised and satisfied at the end of it.' Sarah Litvinoff

The 50th Anniversary Edition of the Lord of the Flies is the volume that every fan of this classic book will have to own!Lord of the Flies remains as provocative today as when it was first published in 1954, igniting passionate debate with its startling, brutal portrait of human nature. Though critically acclaimed, it was largely ignored upon its initial publication. Yet soon it became a cult favorite among both students and literary critics who compared it to J.D. Salinger's The Catcher in the Rye in its influence on modern thought and literature.Labeled a parable, an allegory, a myth, a morality tale, a parody, a political treatise, even a vision of the apocalypse, Lord of the Flies has established itself as a true classic. And now readers can own it in a beautifully designed hardcover edition worthy of its stature.

Are we witnessing a psychotic break? Or, has someone with physical features strikingly similar to his own spotted an opportunity, and seized it?

Adela Quested arrives in Chandrapore, prepared to meet and marry a city magistrate who exemplifies the narrow-minded, anti-Indian prejudices of the imperial bureaucracy, but an expedition, led by the charming Dr Aziz, ends in an incident which quickens the pulse of Anglo-Indian mistrust.

In the autumn of 1915, in a slightly heroic mood, E.M. Forster arrived in Alexandria, full of lofty ideals as a volunteer for the Red Cross. Yet most of his time was spent exploring the magic, antiquity, and complexity of the place in order to cope with living in what he saw as a “funk-hole.” With a novelist’s pen, he brings to life the fabled, romantic city of Alexander the Great, capital of Graeco-Roman Egypt, beacon of light and culture symbolized by the Pharaohs, where the doomed love affair of Antony and Cleopatra was played out and the greatest library the world has ever known was built. Threading 3,000 years of history with vibrant strands of literature and punctuating the narrative with his own experiences, Forster immortalized Alexandria, painting an incomparable portrait of the great city and, inadvertently, himself.

E.M. Forster's Aspects of the Novel is a groundbreaking exploration of the novel as a literary form, first presented as a series of lectures at Cambridge University. In this Penguin Classics edition, edited by Oliver Stallybrass with a new preface by Frank Kermode, Forster critiques the 'pseudoscholarship' of historical criticism, urging readers to envision great novelists collaborating in a single space. He delves into key elements such as character, plot, fantasy, and rhythm, drawing insightful comparisons between authors like Proust and James, Dickens and Thackeray, and Eliot and Dostoyevsky, highlighting both their shared traits and differences. Forster's engaging and conversational style, infused with his characteristic wit and irreverence, makes this work of criticism both accessible and thought-provoking. Kermode’s introduction reflects on how Forster's experiences as a novelist shaped his lectures. This edition also features Stallybrass's original introduction, a chronology, suggestions for further reading, and appendices. E.M. Forster (1879-1970), a prominent English author and member of the Bloomsbury group, is known for novels such as Where Angels Fear To Tread, A Room With A View, and Howards End. If you appreciate this work, you may also enjoy Forster's A Room with a View, available in Penguin Classics.

"On travelling to Italy with her friend Caroline Abbott, the impulsive English widow Lilia Herriton outrages her dead husband's family by meeting and quickly becoming engaged to a dashing but deeply unsuitable Italian man twelve years her junior. Infuriated, her ex-brother-in-law Philip sets off from England to her new home in the Tuscan town of Monteriano - but, finding himself unable to persuade Lilia to leave her handsome, uncouth new lover, returns to England without her. When Lilia's marriage leads to sudden tragedy, however, Philip and Caroline feel compelled to return once more to Italy, where they find they are forced to examine their own lives." "This edition reproduces the Abinger text, and also includes further reading, notes, a chronology, an introduction by Ruth Padel discussing division and culture clash in the novel and an appendix detailing an exchange about the novel between Forster and the poet R. C. Trevelyan."--BOOK JACKET.

"A Room with a View" is a 1908 novel by English writer E. M. Forster, about a young woman in the repressed culture of Edwardian England. Set in Italy and England, the story is both a romance and a critique of English society at the beginning of the 20th century.

Exploring the rich history and culture of Alexandria, E.M. Forster's collection of essays and travel writings delves into the intricate relationship between the East and West, particularly in the context of the British Empire. Through his observations, Forster provides a nuanced portrayal of Arab and Egyptian culture, while reflecting on art, literature, and society. The title references two lighthouses that symbolize the city's harbor, serving as a backdrop for his thoughtful exploration of complex cultural dynamics in the region.

Set against the backdrop of colonial British India, the story explores the complexities of cultural clashes and the intricacies of friendship. Through rich landscapes and vivid characters, it delves into themes of identity, race, and the impact of colonialism, inviting readers to reflect on the connections and misunderstandings between the British and Indians. E. M. Forster masterfully captures the tensions and beauty of a society in transition.

Elliot's journey from youth to adulthood is marked by his evolving relationships with friends Agnes Pembroke and her brother Herbert. The narrative delves into his psychological growth, exploring themes of friendship, maturity, and self-discovery as Elliot navigates the complexities of these bonds.

Set against the backdrop of early 20th-century Europe, E.M. Forster's novel explores themes of love, social conventions, and self-discovery. The story follows a young woman navigating her emotions and societal expectations while traveling in Italy. Through her experiences, she confronts the contrasts between the constraints of Edwardian society and the pursuit of personal freedom. The narrative balances humor with poignant reflections on the complexities of relationships and the quest for authenticity.

Set against the backdrop of Florence, Italy, the narrative follows Lucy Honeychurch and her cousin Charlotte as they navigate a whirlwind of romance and intrigue. Amidst murder and betrayal, Lucy faces multiple marriage proposals, ultimately leading her on a journey to discover true love. The story intertwines themes of passion and self-discovery, highlighting the complexities of relationships in a vibrant setting.

Exploring themes of science fiction and the supernatural, this collection features short stories penned by E. M. Forster between 1903 and 1914. Originally published in 1928, these narratives showcase Forster's early literary style, blending imaginative concepts with poignant reflections on human experience. The stories were later included in his Collected Short Stories, highlighting their enduring significance in Forster's oeuvre.

Set against the backdrop of Italy, the story follows Lucy Honeychurch as she escapes her mundane Edwardian life. Amidst unexpected encounters and challenges, including her evolving feelings for an unsuitable suitor, Lucy embarks on a journey of self-discovery. The narrative explores themes of love, societal expectations, and personal growth, enriched by dry humor. This large print edition offers a fresh, accessible reading experience, enhancing the timeless charm of the classic novel, which has been celebrated since its 1908 publication and popularized by a renowned film adaptation.

The intersecting lives of the intellectual Schlegel sisters and the conventional Wilcox family in early 20th century England highlight themes of class conflict and social change. Through their interactions, the story explores the tensions between different social classes and the evolving societal landscape of the time.

Cultural conflicts and racial tensions unfold in Chandrapore as British visitors Adela Quested and Mrs. Moore navigate their experiences. Their relationships with Indian physician Dr. Aziz reveal deep-seated prejudices that exist between the colonizers and the colonized, challenging their perceptions and highlighting the complexities of colonial India.

Stage 4 - B2 First (FCE) - 1800 Headwords “Passage to more than India! O secret of the earth and sky!” W. Whitman The book is set in the 1920’s in India and is a story of Dr. Aziz, an Indian doctor, his friend Mr. Field-ing, a British professor and two British women Mrs. Moore and Miss Adela Quested. Due to an inci-dent occurring in the fictitious Marabar Caves (based on the Barabar Caves of Bihar, India), the char-acters find themselves in the turmoil of a changing India which highlights the prejudices and racial stresses between Indians and British. A Passage to India whose title comes from Walt Whitman’s famous poem “Passage to India”, is one of E.M. Forster’s most famous novels and based on Forster’s experiences in India. Syllabus Verb Tenses Present Perfect Simple Past Perfect Simple - Future with will Verb Forms and Patterns Used to Passive forms - Phrasal verbs - Reported speech - Modal verbs (must, might, could, would etc) In this Reader you will find: Information about E. Forster’s life and writing | A focus on The History of English Colonialism | A fo-cus on religion and race in India during English Colonialism | A focus on daily life in India during Colo-nialism | Glossary of difficult words | Comprehension and grammar activities Tags Classic literature | Justice

Part of a series of literature guides designed for GCSE and A Level coursework requirements, this book contains - author details, background to the work, summaries of the text, critical commentaries, analysis of characterization and sample questions with guideline answers.

2017 Reprint of 1909 Edition. The story describes a world in which most of the human population has lost the ability to live on the surface of the Earth. Each individual now lives in isolation below ground in a standard room, with all bodily and spiritual needs met by the omnipotent, global Machine. Travel is permitted, but is unpopular and rarely necessary. Communication is made via a kind of instant messaging/video conferencing machine with which people conduct their only activity: the sharing of ideas and what passes for knowledge. It is intended as a chilling reminder of the possible consequences on over reliance on machines and the changes to human capacity and character that could result from this over dependence. Consider a classic of the science fiction genre and a prescient warning about our reliance on machine technology.

A Room with a View is about a young woman in the restrained culture of Edwardian era England. Set in Italy and England, the story is both a romance and a critique of English society at the beginning of the 20th century.

Ein unbedeutender Zwischenfall, der sich bei einem Besuch der geheimnisvollen Marabar-Grotten unweit Tschandrapurs zuträgt, lässt die latenten Konflikte zwischen Indern und Engländern, Einheimischen und Kolonialherren aufbrechen. Ein Klassiker der englischen Literatur und der berühmteste Indien-Roman des 20. jahrhunderts.

“A century after its publication, it seems as relevant as ever.” –The Guardian Maurice is heartbroken over unrequited love, which opened his heart and mind to his own sexual identity. In order to be true to himself, he goes against the grain of society’s often unspoken rules of class, wealth, and politics. Forster understood that his homage to same-sex love, if published when he completed it in 1914, would probably end his career. Thus, Maurice languished in a drawer for fifty-seven years, the author requesting it be published only after his death (along with his stories about homosexuality later collected in The Life to Come). Since its release in 1971, Maurice has been widely read and praised. It has been, and continues to be, adapted for major stage productions, including the 1987 Oscar-nominated film adaptation starring Hugh Grant and James Wilby.

Tragikomische Stories des englischen Schriftstellers (1879-1970.) Grossdruck

Florenz um 1900. Auf einer Bildungsreise in Italien begegnet die junge Lucy Honeychurch dem unkonventionellen George Emerson und verliebt sich. Cousine Charlotte, Reisebegleitung und rigorose Anstandsdame, ist schockiert, denn George gehört nicht den gesellschaftlichen Kreisen an, in denen Lucy sich bewegt. E.M. Forster konfrontiert in diesem mit spielerischer Leichtigkeit und dezenter Ironie erzählten Roman die erstarrten Konventionen des englischen Bürgertums mit der vital-sinnlichen, mediterranen Lebensweise.

Taliansko okolo roku 1900. Lucy Honeychurchová, mladá Angličanka, navštívi po prvý raz v živote Florenciu. Tu stretne mladého excentrického mladíka Georgea Emersona. Po návrate do Anglicka sa musí Lucy rozhodnúť, buď sa vydá za svojho snúbenca Cecila alebo bude nasledovať svoje srdce a zvíťazí George.

Mark Forster's book "Get Everything Done and Still Have Time to Play" took an entirely new approach to time management. One of his most important points was that once we have taken on a commitment, prioritising does not work because we need to do everything relating to that commitment. In the six years since he wrote the book as he has reached thousands of people through writing, seminars and coaching, he has continued to develop and refine his methods . He has now perfected even more effective methods of getting everything done through the introduction of some radical new ideas, including closed lists, the manyana principle and the "will do" list. He is brilliant at helping people to use new forms of communication effectively so that they do not become a tyrant. The result is a complete system which will enable almost anyone to complete one day's work in one day.

A Chandrapore, nell'India stretta sotto la morsa del colonialismo, si fronteggiano "Islam, un atteggiamento verso la vita squisito e durevole", la burocrazia britannica, "invadente e sgradevole come il sole" e "un pugno di fiacchi indù", in una silenziosa guerra fredda. Finché l'arrivo di una giovane turista inglese non viene a incrinare il fragile equilibrio. Perché Adela Quested, con stupore del clan dei sahib bianchi, non si accontenta dei circoli e delle visite ufficiali: vuole conoscere "la vera India" e trova la guida indigena perfetta nel mite e ospitale Aziz. Ma nelle grotte di Marabar la gita preparata con ogni cura si trasforma per Adela, vittima delle sue personali inquietudini o di un indegno affronto, in un dramma sconvolgente che arriva fino nelle aule di un tribunale, facendo esplodere pregiudizi, razzismi, contraddizioni. Lo scontro tra due civiltà agli antipodi per sentimenti e valori troverà anche la sua eroina inconsapevole: Esmiss Moor, Miss Moore per gli inglesi, figura simbolo di un'impossibile pacificazione. Il ritratto umano e poetico di un paese amatissimo si fa parabola della "segreta intelligenza del cuore" di contro alla protervia della ragione in quello che Forster chiamò "il mio romanzo indiano influenzato da Proust" e che è il suo indiscusso capolavoro.

Die ausgewählten Texte aus den Bänden »Abinger Harvest« (1936) und »Two Cheers for Democracy« (1951) sind eindringliche Plädoyers für Demokratie und Menschlichkeit. Forster schreibt mit einer bewundernswerten Sanftheit und im felsenfesten Glauben an die Bedeutung persönlicher Beziehungen über das Ideal der Verbundenheit untereinander. In der ersten Hälfte des 20. Jahrhunderts prägen Antisemitismus und Rassismus gesellschaftliche Diskurse, nicht zuletzt gab es zwei Weltkriege. In Forsters Augen ist die Kunst das einzige menschliche Produkt mit einer immanenten inneren Ordnung, das Halt in den Wirren der Zivilisation bieten kann. Forster plädiert in seinen Texten für die Zuwendung zu den Künsten gerade in Zeiten von Kriegen und nationalistischen Tendenzen. Dank der literarischen Strahlkraft der Essays werden wir heute wieder daran erinnert.

Dowcipne opisy angielskiej klasy średniej, spędzającej wakacje we Florencji. Jedną z turystek jest Lucy Honeychurch, młoda kobieta o niedojrzałym sercu, które budzi się pod wpływem przeżyć we Włoszech.

In E. M. Forsters Dystopie leben die Menschen in einer unterirdischen, abgekapselten Welt mit allem Komfort: Das ganze Leben ist durch die Dienstleistungen der »Maschine« perfekt geregelt. Die Menschen haben kein Bedürfnis mehr nach persönlichen Begegnungen, man kommuniziert nur über die Maschine, die über allem wacht. Ihr Handbuch ist zu einer Art Bibel geworden, die Menschen sind gefangen in ihrer absoluten Abhängigkeit von der Technik, die sie nicht mehr kontrollieren können. Doch nach und nach geht das Wissen, das hinter der Maschine steckt, verloren und das System wird anfällig für Pannen ... E. M. Forsters visionäres Werk wirft Fragen auf, die von großer Aktualität sind: Wie kann der Mensch seine Selbstbestimmung wahren gegenüber Maschinen, die immer stärker unser Leben bestimmen?