The book studies Forster's treatment of nonhuman matter as essential to understanding his liberal humanist values. The book engages with topical discussions about the role of the human body in human knowledge and emotional development particularly in the post-covid 19 world. The discussions contributes to theoretical understanding of queer theory by showing examples from Forster's writings that demonstrate how queer intimacy is not restricted to sexual desire. It offers an elaborate engagement with Forster's writing that does not require an expert of his works.
