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After Sunset (1804)

After Sunset (1804)

Watson, Rosamund Marriott

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ISBN10: 1164084348
ISBN13: 9781164084341
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 122
Weight: 0.38
Height: 0.26 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
After Sunset is a novel written by Rosamund Marriott Watson and published in 1804. The story is set in the late 18th century and revolves around the life of a young woman named Rosamund, who is forced to leave her home in England and travel to India with her husband, a British officer. The novel explores themes of love, loss, and the clash of cultures as Rosamund struggles to adapt to life in a foreign land.As the story unfolds, Rosamund finds herself increasingly isolated and alone in India. Her husband, preoccupied with his duties, is often absent, leaving her to fend for herself in a strange and unfamiliar environment. Rosamund's attempts to connect with the local people are met with suspicion and hostility, and she begins to feel increasingly homesick and unhappy.Despite these challenges, Rosamund finds solace in the natural beauty of India and the kindness of a local woman named Zuleika. Through her interactions with Zuleika and other Indian characters, Rosamund begins to gain a deeper understanding of the country and its people. However, her newfound appreciation is cut short when tragedy strikes, and Rosamund is forced to confront the harsh realities of life in India.Overall, After Sunset is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores the complexities of colonialism and the human experience. With vivid descriptions and compelling characters, it offers a glimpse into a fascinating period of history and raises important questions about identity, belonging, and cultural exchange.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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