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The Adventures Of A Rupee (1783)

The Adventures Of A Rupee (1783)

Scott, Helenus

Hardcover

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ISBN10: 1165977060
ISBN13: 9781165977062
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 280
Weight: 1.28
Height: 0.75 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Adventures of a Rupee is a novel written by Helenus Scott in 1783. The book follows the journey of a rupee coin as it passes through the hands of various characters in India during the British Raj. The rupee travels from wealthy merchants to beggars, from soldiers to priests, and from princes to farmers. Through its journey, the rupee witnesses the vast differences in social status and the struggles of the people it encounters.The novel provides a unique perspective on the economic and social conditions of India during the British colonial period. It highlights the exploitation of the Indian people by the British and the impact of this on the country's economy. The rupee symbolizes the power dynamics at play in colonial India, where wealth and status were determined by one's proximity to the British rulers.The Adventures of a Rupee is also a story of human nature and the universal desire for wealth and power. The novel explores themes of greed, corruption, and the pursuit of happiness. The characters the rupee encounters are flawed and complex, each with their own motivations and desires.Overall, The Adventures of a Rupee is an insightful and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on colonial India and human nature.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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