Want to become fully acquainted with this delightful novel and at the same time develop a deeper understanding of its background, characters, themes and underlying symbolism? This book has it all! The text, a page by page detailed commentary on the text with insightful questions to guide the reader, helpful notes and vocabulary definitions. The Introduction places the novel in the context of the life of E.M. Forster and of the intellectual background of his times as well as sections on the novel’s literary devices, genre and characters. Finally, a critical analysis explains the novel’s themes, major characters and symbolism. This latest addition to the Text and Critical Introduction Series provides a far more detailed guide to "A Room with a View" than Ray Moore's Study Guide.