E. M. Forster's beloved classic and sharp critique of imperialism, now available for the first time in Penguin Classics.

When Adela and her older companion Mrs. Moore arrive in the Indian city of Chandrapore, they quickly feel trapped by the insular and biased British community. Determined to explore the real India, they seek the guidance of the charming and capricious Dr. Aziz, a cultured Indian Muslim. However, while exploring the Marabar Caves with Aziz, a mysterious incident occurs, and the esteemed doctor soon finds himself at the center of a scandal that provokes passionate reactions from both the British and their Indian subjects. A masterful portrait of a society under the grip of imperialism, "A Passage to India" powerfully depicts the fate of individuals caught between the major political and cultural conflicts of the modern world.