Tales Of The Zenana V1

Tales Of The Zenana V1

William Browne Hockley

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Editorial:
Kessinger Publishing
Año de edición:
2008
Materia
Mitos y leyendas narrados como ficción
ISBN:
9781437128888
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Tales of the Zenana V1: Or Nuwab’s Leisure Hours is a book written by William Browne Hockley and published in 1874. The book is a collection of stories set in the zenana, or the women’s quarters of a nobleman’s house in India. The stories feature various characters, including princesses, courtesans, and ordinary women, and explore themes of love, betrayal, and redemption. The book provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives of women in 19th century India and their struggles to navigate the complex social and cultural norms of their time. Hockley, who spent many years in India as a civil servant, brings a wealth of knowledge and insight to his portrayal of these women and their world. The book is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian history, culture, or literature.In Two Volumes.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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