# The Longest Journey

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- Book: [The Longest Journey](https://www.bookquiver.com/e-m-forster/the-longest-journey) ([The Longest Journey.md](https://www.bookquiver.com/e-m-forster/the-longest-journey.md))
- Authors: [E.M. Forster](https://www.bookquiver.com/e-m-forster)
- Publisher: Vintage
- Medium: ebook
- ISBN: 978-03-0780-654-3
- Language: en_US
- Binding: E-book

## Description

Rickie Elliot, orphaned at the age of 15, finds his spiritual home at Cambridge and friendship in Ansell, the cerebral son of a grocer. Yet after university, Rickie's literary aspirations are set aside when he becomes infatuated with the beautiful yet materialistic Agnes Pembroke and begins teaching at a minor public school in order to marry her. It is a decision that causes Rickie to lose touch with his university friends and trade his philosophical ideals for a life of rigid conformity. As Agnes's true nature becomes increasingly apparent, family secrets are revealed that lead ultimately to tragedy.