Carlyon Sahib by Gilbert Murray
Carlyon Sahib is a novel written by Gilbert Murray that tells the story of an Englishman who travels to India and becomes involved in the political turmoil of the time. The book explores themes of colonialism, identity, and cultural clashes.
By Gilbert Murray · First published 1927 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance · 4 chapters · 26,773 words
First lines
DRAMATIS PERSONAE THE RIGHT HON. SIR } _Sometime Chief Commissioner of Rajpor,_ DAVID CARLYON } _and formerly Political Agent in Bhojal._ VERA CARLYON _His daughter: student of Medicine at Zurich._ ELIZABETH _A friend, acting as housekeeper to the Carlyons._ ADENE _A young writer on philological subjects._ DR. RHEINHARDT _A medical professor at the University of Zurich._ SELIM _A former servant of Sir David Carlyon._ A TRAINED NURSE A MANSERVANT A PUNKAH-BOY
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Carlyon Sahib is listed on Textopian as a play by Gilbert Murray, dated 1927 CE.
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- Work type: Play
- Author: Gilbert Murray
- Date: 1927 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Drama, Romance, Political Fiction, Adventure
- Length: 26,773 words
- Structure: 4 chapters, 1,832 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The book is set in a historical context, focusing on the British colonial period in India, which is central to the plot and themes.
- Drama — The narrative is driven by intense personal and political conflicts, characteristic of dramatic storytelling.
- Romance — Romantic relationships play a significant role in the development of the characters and the progression of the story.
- Political Fiction — The book explores political themes related to colonialism and governance, which are integral to the narrative.
Tags
colonialism · India · British Empire · historical fiction · adventure · cultural conflict · identity · exploration · military · politics · society · class struggle