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Fires Of Desire: A Tragedy Of Modern India (1907)

Fires Of Desire: A Tragedy Of Modern India (1907)

Mansfield, Laurence R.
Edge, F. Gilbert

Paperback

Fiction AnthologiesIndia & South AsiaIndian & South Asian History

ISBN10: 1164193694
ISBN13: 9781164193692
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 386
Weight: 1.13
Height: 0.80 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Fires of Desire: A Tragedy of Modern India is a novel written by Laurence R. Mansfield and published in 1907. The story is set in India and follows the life of a young Indian man named Ram Lal, who falls in love with a British woman named Edith. The novel explores the complex social and cultural dynamics of colonial India, as well as the tensions and conflicts that arise between different classes, races, and religions.As Ram Lal and Edith's relationship develops, they face numerous obstacles and challenges, including disapproval from their families and communities, as well as the wider social and political climate of the time. The novel also addresses issues of identity, belonging, and cultural assimilation, as Ram Lal struggles to reconcile his Indian heritage with his love for a British woman.Throughout the novel, Mansfield paints a vivid and nuanced portrait of India and its people, highlighting the diversity and richness of its cultures, traditions, and beliefs. At the same time, he also exposes the injustices and inequalities that existed under colonial rule, and the ways in which these systems of power and oppression impacted the lives of ordinary people.Overall, Fires of Desire: A Tragedy of Modern India is a powerful and thought-provoking novel that offers a compelling insight into the complexities of life in colonial India, and the struggles and triumphs of those who lived through it.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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