Red Rowans (eBook)

Love, Tragedy, and Redemption in Colonial India: An Intricate Tale of Intertwined Destinies

Flora Annie Webster Steel (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2019
352 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-406621946-8 (EAN)

Infos

In "Red Rowans," Flora Annie Webster Steel intricately weaves a narrative set in the backdrop of rural India, exploring themes of cultural clash and personal resilience. The novel is characterized by its rich descriptive prose and keen psychological insight, capturing the complexity of human emotions amidst the rigid societal structures of the time. Steel'Äôs ability to meld the Indian landscape with the characters'Äô interior lives enhances the story's depth, inviting readers to engage with issues of identity, colonialism, and the clash of Western ideals with Eastern traditions. Flora Annie Webster Steel, an English novelist and travel writer, spent a significant portion of her life in India, which profoundly influenced her literary voice and perspectives. Her firsthand experiences and observations of Indian society informed her narratives, allowing her to portray characters with authenticity and empathy. Steel's work often reflects her progressive views on women'Äôs roles and her commitment to social reform, a backdrop that resonates throughout "Red Rowans." This novel is not only a captivating read but also a vital exploration of cultural intersections in a rapidly changing world. For readers who appreciate historical fiction infused with social commentary, "Red Rowans" offers an engrossing portrait of life that encourages reflection on the enduring complexities of human relationships across cultural divides.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 26.4.2021
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Schlagworte: 19th century novel • British fiction • British-Indian literature • Character-driven story • Classic Literature • Colonial India narrative • Colonial India setting • cultural nuances exploration • English literature • female author • female author perspective • feminist themes • Fiction • historical fiction romance • intertwined destinies tale • Literary Realism • Love and tragedy • lyrical writing style • Scotland • social hierarchy dynamics • Victorian era themes • Victorian Literature • Women Writers