402Z Spring 2025 E. M. Forster: The Novels and Journalism

In this course, we’ll read three of Forster’s renowned novels: Howards End, A Passage to India, and Maurice, together with a selection of his non-fiction essays. In the case of the novels, we’ll discuss what makes them such distinctive literary masterpieces capable of delivering such pleasure while delineating the realities, tragedies, comedy, and consolations of everyday human life. We’ll also talk about their groundwork in a political vision by discussing his radio broadcasts, political and cultural talks, and essays from Volume Two Cheers for Democracy. We should not ignore the wonderful films made from these, so the instructor will give a choice of which ones to see. They all stream online or are available as DVDs.

Ellen Moody holds a PhD in British Literature, taught in colleges for over 25 years, and now at two OLLIs for 11 years. She has long loved the writing of E.M. Forster, all the Bloomsbury group, and the film adaptations. Her publications on-line include essays on Forster, Bloomsbury, and on film adaptations.