The Native Born; or, the Rajah's People

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Wylie, I. A. R. (Ida Alexa Ross), 1885-1959.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"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.)

Credits:

Produced by Elizabeth Trapaga, S. R. Ellison, William A. Pifer-Foote, Suzanne L. Shell, Charles Franks and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team

Notes:

Reading ease score: 83.0 (6th grade). Easy to read.

Release date is 2005-04-01