A Room With a View by E. M. Forster
Set in Italy and England, the novel tells the story of a young English woman, Lucy Honeychurch, who travels to Florence with her older cousin and chaperone. During her stay in Italy, Lucy meets and falls in love with a free-spirited man, but due to societal pressures, she becomes engaged to a wealthy but pretentious man back home in England. The novel explores themes of societal norms, personal growth, and the struggle between heart and mind as Lucy must decide between conforming to societal expectations or following her own desires.
The 294th greatest book of all time
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Total Points: 1085
Since this book was first published in 1908, there is a penalty of 0%. The age adjusted score is 1085.0.
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