Selected Lead Articles from The Dawn
The Dawn: Selected Lead Articles from The Dawn is a collection of articles from the Dawn, a newspaper published in India from 1888 to 1931. The articles are selected and edited by Dora Falconer, a British journalist and historian. The Dawn was a newspaper that was published in India during the British Raj. It was founded by Surendranath Banerjee, a prominent Indian nationalist, and was the first English-language newspaper in India to be owned and managed by Indians. The newspaper was known for its progressive views and its support for Indian independence. The book contains a selection of articles from The Dawn, covering a wide range of topics, including politics, economics, social issues, and culture. The articles are organized into sections, such as “The Indian National Movement”, “The Indian Economy”, and “Cultural Life”. Each section includes an introduction by Falconer, providing context and analysis of the articles. The Dawn: Selected Lead Articles from The Dawn is an important resource for anyone interested in the history of India during the British Raj. It provides a unique insight into the thoughts and opinions of the people of India during this period, and is an invaluable source of information for scholars and students of Indian history.
By Dora Falconer · First published 1905 · Genre: Non-Fiction, Journalism, Essays · 16 chapters
Contents
- Story 1: About Ourselves
- Story 2: Unhappy Love Matches
- Story 3: Spurious Women
- Story 4: Tea and Bread-and-butter
- Story 5: The Man Question Or, the Woman Question Re-stated
- Story 6: Boycotting the Dawn
- Story 7: Modern Chivalry
- Story 8: The Root of All Evil
- Story 9: The Need of the Hour
- Story 10: The Curse of Bad Example Or, the Drunkard's Wife
- Story 11: The Divorce Extension Bill Or, the Drunkard's Wife
- Story 12: Hounded to Death
- Story 13: Ourselves
- Story 14: That Nonsensical Idea
- Story 15: The Legal Link
- Story 16: The Strike Question