A Passage to India | E.M. Forster | Books in Sound
Season 3 Episode 24
"A Passage to India" is a novel written by E.M. Forster, first published in 1924. Set in the British Raj era of India during the early 20th century, the book explores the complexities of colonialism, cultural clashes, and personal relationships. It follows the journey of Dr. Aziz, a young Indian Muslim physician, and his interactions with the British colonizers.
The plot revolves around Aziz's friendship with Cyril Fielding, an English schoolmaster, and their subsequent encounter with Adela Quested, a young British woman who is visiting India with the intent of getting married. However, an incident occurs during a trip to the Marabar Caves, leading to misunderstandings and tensions between the Indian and British characters. The aftermath of the incident exposes the deep-rooted prejudices, racism, and power dynamics prevalent in the colonial society.
The radio presentation of "A Passage to India" through the "NBC University Theater" occurred on November 4, 1945. The radio adaptation aimed to capture the essence of the novel's themes and provide a thought-provoking experience for the listeners. The production featured a talented cast who portrayed the complex characters and effectively conveyed the emotional depth of the story. The radio presentation allowed a wide audience to engage with the novel's exploration of cultural identity, prejudice, and the clash between East and West. Through the power of audio storytelling, the radio adaptation of "A Passage to India" brought Forster's narrative to life, highlighting the social and political issues of the time.
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Different from audiobooks: Instead of having a single narrator read an audiobook, these performances have a full cast of actors, suitable background music, and special effects that help define the drama.
Most presentations are from old time radio theater broadcasts that have been remastered to remove most of the hissing, clicking and volume fluctuations. Many of the presentations are from the 1930's and 1940's, so a significant amount of work went into the remastering process.
Most presentations are about one hour, some are multiple hours, and some are abbreviated presentation that last about half an hour, making this series wonderful for bedtime stories, self-improvement by learning about literature, or simply as a very imaginative form of entertainment.
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