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Aspects of the Novel is a compilation of lectures presented by E. M. Forster on the art of novel writing at Trinity College, Cambridge. Summary of the Book E. M. Forster took a series of lectures at Trinity College, Cambridge, explaining the seven aspects of the novel. He explains that the story is the primary aspect of the novel. He goes on to cover the other parts of the novel, explaining how to structure the plot, how to focus on the characters and see to their development, how to incorporate elements of fantasy and mystery, foreshadowing, clichés and patterns and the rhythm of a novel. This is a uniquely lucid guide to the art of writing a novel, and it deserves to be read by any aspiring author. About E. M. Forster Edward Morgan Forster was an English novelist, essayist, librettist and short story writer known for his novels A Passage to India, Howard’s End and A Room with a View.