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Walter Pieterse

A Story of Holland

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In "Walter Pieterse," Multatuli masterfully weaves a narrative that exposes the intricacies of Dutch society in the mid-19th century. The novel is not only a semi-autobiographical account of the protagonist's tumultuous life but also a poignant critique of social injustices and the bureaucratic indifference pervasive in colonial contexts. Written in a fluid, yet incisive prose style, Multatuli's ... Read more

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In "Walter Pieterse," Multatuli masterfully weaves a narrative that exposes the intricacies of Dutch society in the mid-19th century. The novel is not only a semi-autobiographical account of the protagonist's tumultuous life but also a poignant critique of social injustices and the bureaucratic indifference pervasive in colonial contexts. Written in a fluid, yet incisive prose style, Multatuli's
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Looking Back on India

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Hubert Evans' fascinating memior recounts his time in India and the people and events which shaped the history of the subcontinent. A must read for anyone interested in the history of India and the inner workings of the Raj. ... Read more

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Hubert Evans' fascinating memior recounts his time in India and the people and events which shaped the history of the subcontinent. A must read for anyone interested in the history of India and the inner workings of the Raj.
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Tibetan Foothold

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After her epic journey from Ireland to India by bicycle in 1963, Dervla Murphy immersed herself in the life of the sub-continent, working for six months in an orphanage for Tibetan children in Northern India. She fell in love with the 'Tiblets' - the cheerful, uncomplaining, independent and affectionate children of the new Tibet-in-exile - but she also managed to explore India's Tibetan frontier, ... Read more

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After her epic journey from Ireland to India by bicycle in 1963, Dervla Murphy immersed herself in the life of the sub-continent, working for six months in an orphanage for Tibetan children in Northern India. She fell in love with the 'Tiblets' - the cheerful, uncomplaining, independent and affectionate children of the new Tibet-in-exile - but she also managed to explore India's Tibetan frontier,
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Melmoth The Wanderer

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A famed Gothic novel published in 1820 it teaches a moral lesson in the guise of a terrifying tale. The protagonist of the story sells his soul to the devil in exchange of 150 years of power knowledge and happiness. But later he regrets making this bargain and searches for someone who can help him. Spine-chilling! ... Read more

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A famed Gothic novel published in 1820 it teaches a moral lesson in the guise of a terrifying tale. The protagonist of the story sells his soul to the devil in exchange of 150 years of power knowledge and happiness. But later he regrets making this bargain and searches for someone who can help him. Spine-chilling!
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Moonbeams from the Larger Lunacy

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According to Wikipedia: "Stephen Butler Leacock, (30 December 1869 28 March 1944) was a Canadian writer and economist... Early in his career, Leacock turned to fiction, humour, and short reports to supplement (and ultimately exceed) his regular income. His stories, first published in magazines in Canada and the United States and later in novel form, became extremely popular around the world. It ... Read more

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According to Wikipedia: "Stephen Butler Leacock, (30 December 1869 28 March 1944) was a Canadian writer and economist... Early in his career, Leacock turned to fiction, humour, and short reports to supplement (and ultimately exceed) his regular income. His stories, first published in magazines in Canada and the United States and later in novel form, became extremely popular around the world. It
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The Angel And The Author

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Jerome K. Jerome in his usual hilarious manner comments upon the diversity and attitudes of life. From the diminutive to the immense from the ordinary to the whimsical he takes into account every facet of human beings and comes up with idiosyncratic ideas about them. ... Read more

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Jerome K. Jerome in his usual hilarious manner comments upon the diversity and attitudes of life. From the diminutive to the immense from the ordinary to the whimsical he takes into account every facet of human beings and comes up with idiosyncratic ideas about them.
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Woutertje Pieterse

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by Multatuli, Eduard Douwes Dekker ...

"Woutertje Pieterse" (or The History of Walter Pieterse) by Multatuli was his second novel and published posthumously in 1890. It is also the most famous work by the author after "Max Havelaar". The history of Wouter Pieterse appeared as fragments in the Ideas , which also forms an organic whole with it. The story is about a dreamy and poetic msterdam boy, Wouter Pieterse, who grows up in a middle ... Read more

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"Woutertje Pieterse" (or The History of Walter Pieterse) by Multatuli was his second novel and published posthumously in 1890. It is also the most famous work by the author after "Max Havelaar". The history of Wouter Pieterse appeared as fragments in the Ideas , which also forms an organic whole with it. The story is about a dreamy and poetic msterdam boy, Wouter Pieterse, who grows up in a middle
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Gandhi

His Life and Message for the World

by Louis Fischer ...

This is the extraordinary story of how one man's indomitable spirit inspired a nation to triumph over tyranny. This is the story of Mahatma Gandhi, a man who owned nothing-and gained everything. ... Read more

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This is the extraordinary story of how one man's indomitable spirit inspired a nation to triumph over tyranny. This is the story of Mahatma Gandhi, a man who owned nothing-and gained everything.
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The Cold Embrace

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M.E. Braddon was a popular British writer during the Victorian Era. Among Braddon's best known novels are Lady Audley’s Secret and Aurora Floyd. This edition of The Cold Embrace includes a table of contents. ... Read more

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M.E. Braddon was a popular British writer during the Victorian Era. Among Braddon's best known novels are Lady Audley’s Secret and Aurora Floyd. This edition of The Cold Embrace includes a table of contents.
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Melmoth the Wanderer (Lock and Key Version)

by Charles Robert Maturin ...

The central character, Melmoth (a Wandering Jew type), is a scholar who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for 150 extra years of life; he spends that time searching for someone who will take over the pact for him. The novel takes place in the present but the backstory is revealed through several nested stories-within-a-story that work backwards through time. ... Read more

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The central character, Melmoth (a Wandering Jew type), is a scholar who sells his soul to the devil in exchange for 150 extra years of life; he spends that time searching for someone who will take over the pact for him. The novel takes place in the present but the backstory is revealed through several nested stories-within-a-story that work backwards through time.
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The Home and the World

by Rabindranath Tagore ...

Translated by Surendranath Tagore ...

Set on a Bengali noble's estate in 1908, this is both a love story and a novel of political awakening. The central character, Bimala, is torn between the duties owed to her husband, Nikhil, and the demands made on her by the radical leader, Sandip. Her attempts to resolve the irreconciliable pressures of the home and world reflect the conflict in India itself, and the tragic outcome foreshadows ... Read more

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Set on a Bengali noble's estate in 1908, this is both a love story and a novel of political awakening. The central character, Bimala, is torn between the duties owed to her husband, Nikhil, and the demands made on her by the radical leader, Sandip. Her attempts to resolve the irreconciliable pressures of the home and world reflect the conflict in India itself, and the tragic outcome foreshadows
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Autobiography of an Unknown Indian: Part II

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Anyone who wishes to understand what has happened in India in the twentieth century - politically and culturally - must read Nirad C. Chaudhuri. Among her men of letters he is unique; for the fertility of his mind and the polymathic range of his interests, as well as for the lucidity of his prose and his sheer integrity.— Geoffrey Moorhouse(Chaudhuri) has spent a lifetime kicking against the myths ... Read more

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Anyone who wishes to understand what has happened in India in the twentieth century - politically and culturally - must read Nirad C. Chaudhuri. Among her men of letters he is unique; for the fertility of his mind and the polymathic range of his interests, as well as for the lucidity of his prose and his sheer integrity.— Geoffrey Moorhouse(Chaudhuri) has spent a lifetime kicking against the myths
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