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by many to be Forster's sunny day, and most optimistic novel, would start off in Italy, an Inn in Florence to be precise, Two sweet Edwardian females, Miss Lucy Honeychurch adorable name and her cousin, Charlotte the chaperone have a bit of a dilemma whilst holidaying, the silly Inn keeper promised them rooms with a view looking out onto the Arno River, but they end up facing the courtyard.
I would have gladly faced the courtyard if it meant being a Tuscan tourist, would have even bedded down in the cellar come to think of it, rats and all.
But as luck would have it, two budding hero's come to the rescue, Mr. Emerson, an old man seated with them at dinner suggests that Lucy and Charlotte trade rooms with him and his son, George, which, after first being rather offended at the proposal are advised to do by the Reverend Beebe, a clergyman staying in the same place, who is soon to become the vicar of Lucy's Parish back in Surrey, England.


The early part of the novel really showcases Forster's use of dialogue, that finds a good balance between beauty and delicacy, between honesty and propriety.
When Lucy ventures out into Florence with the romantic novelist Eleanor Lavish, she runs into the Emersons at the church of Santa Croce, Speaking bluntly, Lucy is torn between accepting kindness and taking offense of the attention, when asked by Mr, Emerson to befriend his son George, Lucy becomes uncomfortable, and hides any emotion, could it be that she is already prematurely in love with someone she only recently met Especially after she witnesses an altercation, which ends up with her falling into George's arms after a fainting episode.


The novel's second half picks up some months later in Surrey, in a house named Windy Corner, The house belongs to the Honeychurch family, And it now appears Lucy has gained entry to an even better society, with that of the sour Cecil Vyse, who has been granted Lucy's hand in marriage no, Lucy, don't do it!!.
Cecil is an imbecile, and sees Lucy as nothing more than a work of art, something to show off, like a fancy antique painting, At heart he is a snob, he just doesn't realize it,
It also becomes apparent Cecil has two so called friends, yes, the Emersons!, who arrive back on the scene after a property becomes available on Summer Street, all to the fury of Lucy, who would go on to call off the engagement good girl!, but not for the love of George.
Er. . of course not my dear,

The acutely observed characters feel so real in this novel and he breathes life into them in such a humane way, although I didn't like them all, it was a pleasure to be in their company.
Lucy is quite possibly the most fully fleshed, so much so that even when she lies to herself and to those around her, I found myself sympathizing with her situation instead of condemning her actions.
Among many things, A Room with a View is a coming of age story about one young woman's entry into adulthood, and the struggles that face Lucy as she emerges as her own woman, growing from indecision to fulfillment.
She is torn between strict, oldfashioned Victorian values and newer, more liberal morals, In the tussle her own idea of what is true evolves and matures,

George, troubled by an existential crisis at such a young age, doesn't understand how life can be truly joyful and fulfilling, and seemed shadowed by a dark enigma and a has a question mark above his head.
The two are united by a shared appreciation for beauty, which might be captured in their love of views: Lucy adored the view of the Arno, whilst George remembers a time of with his parents gazing at a view.
Each possesses what the other needs, it just takes some soulsearching for them to realize it, George finds simple pleasure in the company of the Honeychurchs, Lucy finds an inner courage to recognize her own individuality through time spent with the Emersons.


The story did meander here and there in places, but the novels strength definitely lies in its vivid cast of characters, especially the deep exploration of Lucy's attitude towards life and love.
With some great humorous dialogue, and a playful nature, I was very impressed indeed! It took me longest to put across and structure my views, for this Classic.
Weighing light as a physical copy, but outweighing many others thematically, this book delineates complexsensitive issues of religion, passion, respectability and comingofage, without rendering itself into a rebellion or a mundane tone for a wee! It subtly highlights Experience is the most valuable teacher!! As we witness the prime character of Lucy, growing into a female with grit and determination, from a docile young woman, all through her multifold experiences !!

E.
M. Forsters novel, A Room with a view, in written as an omniscient narration, with Lucy Honeychurch a young woman living in a restrained culture as the primefocused character.


She is the edifice for the comingofage theme, and her journey from adolescence into adulthood is beautifully portrayed, In this process of growingup, she not only affects her own life, but of the people she stumbles into, Lucy has a challenge to find strength and conviction to claim her own happiness, and comes out of the shackles of timidity and subservience, I may sound too critical and passionate with my words, but this is the sideeffect of this sensible, sensitive and passionate novel!,

The novel opens in Florence, Italy, where Lucy along with her chaperone, her cousin, Charlotte Bartlett, has arrived at a Pension.
It is here where Lucy's life is set on a spin, and her "coming of age" theme is catalysed and ends up meetingup many unconventional characters.
Charolette , complaining upon not being offered rooms with a prime view, meets a warmly gentleman and his son, George Emerson, who offer to trade their rooms with them, but in a tactless manner.


Charlotte, who subscribes to the rule of social niceties, finding the Emersons “illbred”, and for the impropriety of the offer, turns down the offer.
The following morning, the two meet, Mr, Beebe, the new vicar from neighbourhood, who convinces them to accept the Emerson's offer without fear of impropriety,

Lucy, as she copes with the repressive Charlotte, the tactless Emersons, and the mildly interfering Mr, Beebe, is described as “bewildered”, Charlotte, in no mood to leave the room, allows Lucy to frolic and explore the city, along with an independent woman, Miss Lavish, whom they met the evening before.
Miss Lavish, tells Lucy
“I will take you by a dear dirty back way, Miss Honeychurch, and if you bring me luck, we shall have an adventure.
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Additionally, she insists Lucy to liberate herself from the travelguide/ Baedeker and explore Italy by wandering aimlessly,
“I hope we shall soon emancipate you from Baedeker, He does but touch the surface of things, As to the true Italyhe does not even dream of it, The true Italy is only to be found by patient observation, ”
Soon giving up on the enjoyable mate, Lucy, all peevish, regretting giving up the Baedeker, attempts finding her way back to the Pension allalone.


The magical charm of Italy, plays its magic on her, and, instead of acquiring information, she happily puzzles out of the Italian notices, forbading people, introducing their dogs to the church and not to spit in the church, considering the sacredness of the edifice, the church.

Soon Lucy finds herself in close proximity with old Mr, Emerson, as both rush to help a stumbling child, He says , "Here's a mess a baby hurt, cold and frightened, But what do you expect from a church" These lines were abominably impertinent for Lucy, The rigid tenets of Christianity are pitted and spouted by Mr, Emerson. Mr. Emerson later in the book, confesses that his resistance to conventional religious beliefs is caused by his own wife's death, and any kind of extreme spiritual dogma can prove dangerous.
I am neither "in" nor "against" this religious representation by the author, as for me, religion/spirituality is a personalaffair, and the extent to which one follows is again a personalchoice!

Mr.
Emerson remains the centre of the exposition of the religious and moral beliefs, just like Lucy represents themes of “comingofage” and “passion”!

Lucy, sets out on a solitary stroll, when upon witnessing a fight/murder, faints, just to wake up in the arms of George Emerson.
Embarrassed due to the impropriety of the situation, requests George not to disclose to anyone that she was caught in his arms,

The entire gang, Lucy and her cousin, the Emersons, Mr, Eager the chaplain who threw Lucy and the Emersons out of the Giotto earlier, Miss Lavish, set out on an excursion, On this trip, George kisses Lucy impulsively and is caught by a horrified Miss Bartlett, After this romantic interlude, Lucy is rushed to Rome, where she ends up meeting a young man named Cecil Vyse, Sharing a lack of passion, yet Lucy and Cecil get engaged, Cecil endsup meeting the Emersons in a museum unaware of their connection to Lucy, Lucy decides to endure a platonic friendship with George, In due course of events, George kisses Lucy again, confessing his love for her, He gives reasons to her to stop the marriage, Although Lucy resists George's advice, she soon realizes for herself that she does not want to marry Cecil and breaks off the engagement,

The two get married privately and proceed to the Pension Bertolini in Florence for their honeymoon, Life comes back full circles!, The outstanding theme of passion concludes the novel, Apart from Lucys passion for arts, music and culture, her constant underlying passion for George, helps her to culminate her marriage with George! Lucy starts off as a docile young woman of a decent conservative upbringing in the novel, but grows into an outspoken female, having gained experience through all events in the novel.


A Room with a View, metaphorically alludes to the room Lucy and Charlotte boards in Pension Bertolini,

where is she introduced to the Emersons.
It is in Italy she discovers life and marks her journey from adolescence to adulthood, She comes out of the stifling shackles of the polite the olden reservedBritish society, and views the world with a widerview!

By far this is one the most likeable and sensible stuff in the repository of my brain.
This book has taught me a lot, on how to condense and tersely present the overflowing and passionate thoughts and emotions, which the mind and heart, hold! A definitestar

Nb I am not "in" or "against" the subtle condemnation of religious beliefs in the novel, every individual has her/his own beliefset and religious/spiritual journey, and I respect that ! Mr.
Emerson, changed his beliefs post his wife's demise and personal experiences, and never enforced his views on anyone, but just expressed!!

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