Impact of Colonialism in E.M. Forster’s A Passage to India

Authors

  • Prof. Alok Chansoria
  • Dr. Shahewar Syed

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.24113/ijellh.v11i12.11489

Keywords:

Colonialism, E.M. Forster, A Passage to India, Post colonialism, Imperialism, Cultural Identity.

Abstract

E.M. Forster’s A Passage to India (1924) is a seminal novel that critiques British colonialism in India during the early 20th century. This article delves into the far-reaching impact of colonialism on the novel’s themes, characters, and narrative structure. Through the characters of Dr. Aziz, Fielding, and Adela, the novel highlights the complexities of cultural exchange, the fragility of human relationships, and the distortions of colonial discourse. The analysis reveals how Forster’s work continues to resonate with contemporary discussions on imperialism, cultural identity, and post colonialism offering valuable insights into the enduring legacy of colonialism.            

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Author Biographies

Prof. Alok Chansoria

Chairman Board of Studies in English, European Languages

Rani Durgawati Vishwavidyalaya

Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

Dr. Shahewar Syed

Principal

Hawabagh College

Jabalpur, Madhya Pradesh, India

References

Bhabha, H.K. The Location of Culture. Routledge, 1984.

Forster, E.M. A Passage to India. Kalyani Publishers, 2005. (All textual citations are taken from this edition)

Leavis, F.R. “E.M. Forster.” Forster: A Collection of Critical Essays, edited by Malcolm Bradbury, Prentice Hall of India Private Ltd., 1966.

Parry, Benita, “A Passage to More than India.” Forster: A Collection of Critical Essays, edited by Malcolm Bradbury, Prentice-Hall of India Private Ltd., 1966.

---. Delusions and Discoveries: India in the British Imagination, 1880-1930. Verso, 1972.

Said, Edward W. Culture and Imperialism. Chatto and Windus, 1993.

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Published

28-12-2023

How to Cite

Chansoria, P. A., & Syed, D. S. (2023). Impact of Colonialism in E.M. Forster’s A Passage to India. SMART MOVES JOURNAL IJELLH, 11(12), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.24113/ijellh.v11i12.11489