Angel: A sketch in Indian ink (eBook)

Enriched edition. A captivating tale of colonial clashes and cross-cultural complexities in Victorian India

B. M. Croker (Autor)

eBook Download: EPUB

2023
233 Seiten
Good Press (Verlag)
406-633952567-2 (EAN)

Infos

In "Angel: A Sketch in Indian Ink," B. M. Croker intricately weaves a narrative that captures the complexities of colonial India with vivid imagery and emotional depth. Employing a literary style rich in detail and atmospheric descriptions, Croker presents a nuanced portrait of British society in India during the late 19th century. The story centers on themes of love, cultural dislocation, and social conventions, skillfully revealing the tensions between Western ideals and Eastern traditions through its engaging characters and their personal dilemmas. B. M. Croker, an Irish author and a prominent voice in colonial literature, often drew from her own experiences living in India. Her nuanced understanding of both British and Indian cultures allows her to explore themes of identity and belonging in her works. Croker's literary career, which blossomed in the fin de siècle period, reflects the complex cross-cultural exchanges of her time, making her an important figure in the discussion of post-colonial narratives. Readers seeking an insightful dive into the colonial experience prescribed with emotional resonance will find "Angel: A Sketch in Indian Ink" to be a compelling examination of love's intricacies within the colonial context. Croker's masterful storytelling invites readers to reflect on the historical and personal impacts of imperialism, making this work not only significant but also timeless.

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Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 10.7.2023
• Einführung: Xavier Sutton
• Mitarbeit: Kommentare: Xavier Sutton
• Verlagsort: Prague
• Sprache: englisch
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Historische Romane
• Themenwelt: Literatur ► Klassiker / Moderne Klassiker
• Schlagworte: 1765-1947 • 19th century literature • British • British fiction • British Indian relationships • British novelist • british occupation • Character Study • Colonial India narrative • Colonial India setting • cross-cultural conflict • cultural identity exploration • detailed character development • English literature • Exotic setting portrayal • female author • Fiction • historical romance novel • History • India • Indian ink symbolism • literary sketches • metaphorical writing style • short story collection • Victorian Literature • Women Writers