INTRODUCTION EM Forster’s A Passage to India stands as one of the most compelling and enduring novels of the 20th century. It offers a profound exploration of colonial India, cultural divides, and the fragile possibility of friendship across boundaries. Published in 1924, the novel is set in the fictional town of Chandrapore. This place mirrors the complexities and contradictions of British India during the Raj. Forster’s own experiences in India—his visits in 1912 and 1921, and his time...