Howards End

In the first part of the book Page surveys some of the major criticism of the novel. He looks at approaches such as feminist and Marxist ones, considers questions of tone, whether or not conclusion is satisfying, and discusses negative comments made about several major characters. His own interpretation is given in the second half, where he looks at such strengths as personal relations, Beethoven, old houses and the beauty of nature, and finally at such key ideas as 'only connect'. Front Matter....Pages 1-10 Introduction....Pages 11-14 The Reputation of Forster and of Howards End....Pages 15-17 Are There Flaws of Plot and Characterisation?....Pages 17-32 Can a Feminist Like Forster?....Pages 32-37 Can a Marxist Like Margaret?....Pages 37-44 Who is Telling us the Story?....Pages 44-50 Are the Modes Mixed?....Pages 50-52 The End: Conclusion or Confusion?....Pages 52-60 Aspects of the Style....Pages 61-64 The Good....Pages 64-79 The Ideas....Pages 79-91 Back Matter....Pages 93-102 Surveys some of the major criticism of the novel, "Howards End" by E.M. Forster. Malcolm Page looks at approaches such as feminism and Marxism, considers questions of tone, whether or not the conclusion is satisfying, and discusses negative comments made about several major characters. Malcolm Page. Includes Bibliographical References (p. 93-99) And Index.