The Rajah of Bungpore
The Rajah of Bungpore is a novel by Francis Hopkinson Smith that tells the story of an American engineer who travels to India to work on a dam project. While there, he becomes involved in local politics and falls in love with a beautiful Indian princess. The book explores themes of cultural differences, imperialism, and romance.
By Francis Hopkinson Smith · First published 1894 · Genre: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Romance · 5,576 words
First lines
It was the crush hour at Sherry's. A steady stream of men and women in smart toilettes -- the smartest the town afforded -- had flowed in under the street awning, through the doorway guarded by flunkeys, past the dressing-rooms and coat-racks, and were now banked up in the spacious hall waiting for tables, the men standing about, the women resting on the chairs and divans listening to the music of the Hungarian band or chatting with one another. The two cafés were full -- had been since seven o'clock, every table being occupied except two. One of these had been reserved that morning by my dear friend Marny, the distinguished painter of portraits -- I being his guest -- and the other, so the head-waiter told us, awaited the arrival of Mr. John Stirling, who would entertain a party of six.
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- Work type: Novel
- Author: Francis Hopkinson Smith
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Adventure, Historical Fiction, Romance, Drama, Satire
- Length: 5,576 words
- Structure: 1 section, 101 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Adventure — The plot revolves around exciting and risky undertakings.
- Historical Fiction — The story is set in a historical context with period-specific details.
- Romance — There are significant romantic elements and relationships.
- Drama — The narrative includes intense character development and emotional themes.
Tags
adventure · historical fiction · colonialism · India · British Raj · cultural clash · romance · mystery · exploration · society · class struggle · politics