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A Free Solitude (1907)

A Free Solitude (1907)

Perrin, Alice

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Classic FictionGeneral FictionLiterary Fiction

ISBN10: 1436727979
ISBN13: 9781436727976
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Jun 29 2008
Pages: 348
Weight: 1.03
Height: 0.72 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
A Free Solitude is a novel written by Alice Perrin and published in 1907. The story revolves around the main character, Mary Grey, who is a young woman living in India during the British Raj. Mary is a strong and independent woman who is not content with the traditional role of women in her society. She longs for freedom and independence, and her desire for a free solitude leads her to make some unconventional choices.The novel explores themes of gender roles, colonialism, and the clash between Eastern and Western cultures. Mary's struggle to find her place in a society that is deeply patriarchal and colonialist is a central theme of the book. She is torn between her desire for independence and her duty to her family and society.As the novel progresses, Mary finds herself drawn to a young Indian man named Rama. Their relationship is met with resistance from both their families and their respective communities. The novel explores the complex dynamics of interracial relationships in a colonial setting.Overall, A Free Solitude is a thought-provoking novel that challenges traditional notions of gender roles and colonialism. Alice Perrin's writing is both insightful and engaging, making this book a must-read for anyone interested in the history of colonial India and the struggle for women's rights.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

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