The Longest Journey

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The narrative explores the life of Ricky Elliot, a physically impaired orphan navigating the intellectual landscape of Cambridge University. His marriage to the domineering Agnes Pembroke leads to moral dilemmas, including betrayal of his half-brother Stephen. The story delves into themes of class differences, personal conflict, and the impact of societal expectations, culminating in tragedy for the Elliot family. This semi-autobiographical work reflects Forster's keen observations on human relationships and the complexities of social class in early 20th-century Britain.