02455cam a22003733u 4500 74296 UtSlPG 20260610134723.0 m cr n 260607r20241928utu|||||o|||||||||||||| d UtSlPG fi iso639-1 PR Forster, E. M. (Edward Morgan), 1879-1970 A passage to India. Finnish Matka Indiaan Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg, 2024 1 online resource : multiple file formats text txt rdacontent computer c rdamedia online resource cr rdacarrier Release date is 2024-08-22 Juhani Kärkkäinen and Tapio Riikonen "Matka Indiaan" by E. M. Forster is a novel written in the early 20th century. The story is set in the fictional Indian town of Chandrapore during the British colonial era, focusing on the interactions between British officials and the local Indian population. Key characters introduced include Dr. Aziz, a young Indian physician, and Mrs. Moore, a British woman eager to engage with Indian culture, which sets the stage for profound themes of cross-cultural misunderstanding and racial tension. At the start of the novel, the reader is introduced to Chandrapore, a poorly maintained town described with both beauty and decay. Mrs. Moore, recently arrived in India, and her companion Adela Quested, are keen to meet the locals and experience genuine Indian life rather than the sanitized version seen through colonial lenses. They meet Dr. Aziz, who is initially excited about sharing his culture but soon finds himself embroiled in a racial scandal following an incident at the mysterious Marabar Caves, paving the way for a profound exploration of the complexities and tensions of colonial India. This opening portion deftly sets up themes of friendship, prejudice, and misunderstanding that will unfold throughout the narrative. (This is an automatically generated summary.) Originally published: Helsinki: Kust.Oy Kansa, 1928 Political fiction British -- India -- Fiction Race relations -- Fiction India -- Social conditions -- 20th century -- Fiction Österling, Anders, 1884-1981 Nyman, Väinö, 1880-1947 https://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/74296 115021 115021