some people think "howards end" was forster's best piece of work. in 1998, the modern library ranked "howards end" 38th on its list of the 100 best english-language novels of the 20th century. it was adapted into a film in 1992 starring anthony hopkins, vanessa redgrave, emma thompson, and helena bonham carter. it was directed by james ivory. it was nominated for 9 academy awards and won 3 academy awards.