Publisher's Synopsis
The Longest Journey is a novel written by E. M. Forster. The story follows the life of Rickie Elliot, a young man from a middle-class family who is studying at Cambridge University. Rickie is a sensitive and introspective individual who struggles to find his place in the world. He is torn between his desire for intellectual pursuits and his longing for emotional connections with others. After leaving Cambridge, Rickie finds work as a teacher and falls in love with a woman named Agnes Pembroke. However, their relationship is complicated by the fact that Agnes is already engaged to another man. Rickie eventually marries someone else, but he remains haunted by his feelings for Agnes. The novel explores themes of love, identity, and the search for meaning in life. Forster's writing is characterized by its psychological depth and its exploration of the complexities of human relationships. The Longest Journey is considered one of Forster's greatest works and is praised for its vivid characters and insightful commentary on the human condition.More from our friend Forster.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
