The Native Born; or, the Rajah's People by I. A. R. Wylie
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"The Native Born; or, the Rajah's People" by I. A. R. Wylie is a novel written in the early 20th century that explores themes of cultural collision, personal struggle, and social dynamics within British India. The narrative opens dramatically with two women, Christine Stafford and Margaret Caruthers, caught in a dark moment filled with despair and impending doom as they wait for the arrival of their husbands in a perilous situation. The
tension sets the stage for a deeper exploration of the characters' lives and motivations, intertwined with the complex socio-political backdrop of colonial India. The beginning of the novel establishes a grim and suspenseful atmosphere as the two women grapple with fear and resignation in the face of imminent danger. Christine is plagued by thoughts of her child and the uncertainty of their fate, while Margaret portrays a stoic exterior, masking her own fears. As the crisis unfolds, we see glimpses of their relationships with their husbands, unveiling layers of tension and emotional complexity. The scene shifts from the threat of violence to a more light-hearted social setting later on, showcasing the contrast between the oppressive weight of their circumstances and the facade of colonial social life. Overall, this opening portion hints at rich character development and significant thematic explorations as the novel progresses. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Wylie, I. A. R. (Ida Alexa Ross), 1885-1959 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Native Born; or, the Rajah's People |
| Credits | Produced by Elizabeth Trapaga, S. R. Ellison, William A. Pifer-Foote, Suzanne L. Shell, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | India -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 7940 |
| Release Date | Apr 1, 2005 |
| Last Update | Mar 7, 2015 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 360 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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