The Longest Journey (Cyclopedia of Literary Characters)
At a glance:
- Author: E. M. Forster
- First Published: 1907
- Type of Work: Novel
- Type of Plot: Social realism
- Time of Work: Early twentieth century
- Setting: England
- Genres: Long fiction, Social realism
- Subjects: Values, Love or romance, Twentieth century, Friendship, College life, England or English people, Accidents, Idealism, Disabilities or physically challenged persons, Humanism
- Locales: Wiltshire, England, Cambridge, England
Characters Discussed
Frederick (Rickie) Elliot, a sensitive young man. After a childhood made lonely and unhappy by his lameness and the loveless relationship between his father and mother, he finds a certain contentment as a student at Cambridge. During his engagement to Agnes Pembroke, he learns that Stephen Wonham is his half brother. When Rickie’s marriage turns out to be an empty gesture, his flight with Stephen marks the beginning of his soul’s regeneration, until he is killed in an effort to save Stephen’s life.
Agnes Pembroke, Rickie Elliot’s old friend,...
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See Also:
E. M. Forster (Cyclopedia of World Authors)E. M. Forster (Short Fiction)E. M. Forster (Dictionary of World Biography)E. M. Forster (Long Fiction)
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