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The Half-Caste: An Old Governess's Tale (1897)

The Half-Caste: An Old Governess's Tale (1897)

Craik, Dinah Maria Mulock

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ISBN10: 1167207491
ISBN13: 9781167207495
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 242
Weight: 0.72
Height: 0.51 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
The Half-Caste: An Old Governess's Tale is a novel written by Dinah Maria Mulock Craik and published in 1897. The story revolves around the life of a young girl named Rosamond, who was born to a British father and an Indian mother. Rosamond's mixed heritage makes her an outcast in both Indian and British societies. The novel is narrated by an old governess who takes Rosamond under her wing and becomes her mentor. The governess recounts the struggles and challenges that Rosamond faces as she tries to find her place in the world. Rosamond's journey takes her through various experiences, including love, betrayal, and loss, as she tries to reconcile her two identities.The Half-Caste is a poignant and thought-provoking novel that explores themes of identity, race, and class. Through Rosamond's story, Craik highlights the complex nature of cultural identity and the challenges that individuals face when trying to navigate multiple cultural contexts. The novel is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with readers today.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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