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The machine stops is a short science fiction story. Many of his novels examined class difference and hypocrisy, including a room with a view 1908, howards end 1910 an. Edward morgan forster om, ch 1 january 1879 7 june 1970 was an english novelist, short story writer, essayist and librettist. A passage to india by em forster read by sam dastor. Stream and download audiobooks to your computer, tablet or mobile phone.
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