E. M. Forster 
Howards End 

’Howards End, ’ E.M. Forster’s exploration of early 20th-century England, intricately weaves the lives of three families across different social classes—the intellectual and idealistic Schlegels, the wealthy and pragmatic Wilcoxes, and the lower-class but aspirational Basts. At the heart of their interlocking narratives is Howards End, a country house symbolizing England’s changing social landscape. Forster masterfully delves into themes of class conflict, connection, and the quest for a common ground in a society at the cusp of modernity.