E. M. Forster
English author known for A Passage to India
An English author and playwright, this figure significantly contributed to 20th-century literature. Most influential works include the novels 'A Room with a View,' 'Howards End,' and 'A Passage to India.' Exploration of themes such as class distinction, personal relationships, and the clash of cultures marked the author's writing. Additionally, wrote the libretto for the opera 'Billy Budd' by Benjamin Britten and adapted 'Maurice' into a screenplay. Contributions to literary criticism and essays further showcased the author's viewpoints on literature and society.
Authored 'A Passage to India'
Wrote 'Howards End'
Contributed to 'Maurice'
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