E. M. Forster's 'A Room with a View' is a poignant exploration of social conventions, personal freedom, and the clash between the romantic and the rational. Set in the early 20th century, the novel employs a rich, ironic narrative style that intersects with themes of class and cultural identity, portraying the transformative journey of its protagonist, Lucy Honeychurch. Through vivid descriptions of both the idyllic landscapes of Italy and the stifling propriety of Edwardian England, Forster cr ...