An Unofficial 'The Rest Is History' Reading List

E.M. Forster

2 books referenced

Books by E.M. Forster

A Room with a View

Referenced in 2 episodes

300: The Real Downton Abbey

February 02, 2023

Context:

Referenced when discussing the figure of the 'lady help' before the 1920s transformation - described as 'the sort of washed up spinster' character type, alluding to E.M. Forster's novel.

222. Victorian Holidays

August 18, 2022

Context:

Discussed as 'the classic novel' about British tourists in Italy, specifically Florence, and the Merchant Ivory film adaptation. Referenced in context of late 19th/early 20th century tourism to Italy.

Aspects of the Novel

Referenced in 1 episode

13. Stephen Fry and Troy

January 07, 2021

Context:

Stephen references 'Ian Foster' (E.M. Forster) saying characters can be 'rounded characters rather than flat characters' - this distinction comes from Forster's 'Aspects of the Novel.'