A Heifer Of The Dawn (1904)

88 Seiten, Taschenbuch

Kurzbeschreibung des Verlags

""A Heifer Of The Dawn"" is a novel written by Francis William Bain and first published in 1904. The story is set in India and follows the life of a young Brahmin girl named Sita, who is born under an auspicious star and is believed to possess divine powers. Sita is raised in a traditional Hindu household, but as she grows older, she begins to question the strict rules and expectations placed upon her as a woman.As Sita comes of age, she falls in love with a British colonial officer named George, which leads to a clash between tradition and modernity. Sita's family disapproves of the relationship, and she is forced to make a difficult decision about her future.The novel explores themes of cultural identity, gender roles, and the clash between Eastern and Western values. It also offers a glimpse into the complex social and political landscape of India during the early 20th century.Overall, ""A Heifer Of The Dawn"" is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the intersection of tradition and modernity in India.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.

• Themen: Belletristik Allgemein, nicht nach Genre
• ISBN: 9781437455700
• Sprache: Englisch
• Erscheinungsdatum: 13.01.2009
• Größe: 229 x 152 mm
• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC