Flora Annie Steel

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A Prince Of Dreamers (1908)

Beschreibung

A Prince of Dreamers is a novel written by Flora Annie Steel and published in 1908. The story revolves around the life of Prince Akbar, a young Indian prince who is fascinated by the world of dreams and the supernatural. He is raised in a palace where he is sheltered from the harsh realities of life in India. However, as he grows older, he becomes increasingly curious about the world outside the palace walls.The novel follows Prince Akbar's journey as he sets out on a quest to explore the mysteries of the world. He encounters various characters, both good and evil, and experiences a range of emotions as he travels through different lands. Along the way, he learns valuable lessons about life, love, and the power of dreams.The novel is set against the backdrop of colonial India and explores themes of cultural identity, colonialism, and the clash of traditional and modern values. It is a compelling and thought-provoking read that offers a unique perspective on the complex history of India. Steel's vivid descriptions and engaging storytelling style make A Prince of Dreamers a timeless classic that continues to captivate readers today.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.

Autor

Flora Annie Steel (1847 - 1929) was an English writer, who lived in British India for 22 years. She was noted especially for books set there or otherwise connected with the sub-continent. Flora Annie Steel was interested in relating to all classes of Indian society. The birth of her daughter gave her a chance to interact with local women and learn their language. She encouraged the production of local handicrafts and collected folk-tales, a collection of which she published in 1894. Her interest in schools and the education of women gave her a special insight into native life and character. A year before leaving India, she coauthored and published The Complete Indian Housekeeper and Cook, giving detailed directions to European women on all aspects of household management in India. In 1889 the family moved back to Scotland and she continued her writing there. Some of her best work, according to the 1911 Encyclopædia Britannica, is contained in two collections of short stories, From the Five Rivers and Tales of the Punjab. Her novel On the Face of the Waters (1896) describes incidents in the Indian Mutiny. She also wrote a popular history of India.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 360
• Erscheinungstermin: 29. Juni 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 522g
• ISBN-13: 9781436746274
• ISBN-10: 1436746272
• Artikelnr.: 24895240