Forster, E. M.: 1879-1970
Howards End, 1910 - Language/Style
- English Language Level: Challenging
- Complex Sentences – Forster often uses long, multi-clause sentences that require careful attention to follow.
Formal Vocabulary – Words and expressions common in 1910 may now feel archaic or less familiar.
Social and Cultural References – The novel references Edwardian society, manners, and class distinctions, which may need contextual understanding.
Subtlety and Nuance – Forster frequently implies meaning rather than stating it outright, so readers must infer characters’ thoughts, emotions, or social commentary.
- Complex Sentences – Forster often uses long, multi-clause sentences that require careful attention to follow.
- Together, these features make the text more demanding for modern English readers than contemporary novels.