Howards End

Howards End, published in 1910, is E. M. Forster’s profound exploration of class, connection, and cultural change in Edwardian England. Centering on the lives of the idealistic Schlegel sisters and their entanglement with the wealthy Wilcox family, the novel examines themes of social mobility, gender roles, and moral responsibility. The house Howards End becomes a symbol of English heritage and continuity. Forster’s famous dictum “Only connect...” encapsulates the novel’s call for empathy and understanding in a fragmented world.