Ram Das of Cawnpore by Grant Allen
Ram Das of Cawnpore is a novel written by Grant Allen and published in 1897. The story follows the life of Ram Das, an Indian man who was raised in England but returns to his homeland after inheriting a large fortune. Upon arriving in India, he becomes involved in political intrigue and falls in love with a beautiful woman named Zuleika. The novel explores themes of identity, cultural clashes, and the struggle for independence.
By Grant Allen · First published 1894 · Genre: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Colonial Literature · 6,575 words
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We Germans do not spare trouble where literary or scientific work is on hand: and so when I was appointed by the University of Breslau to the travelling scholarship in the Neo-Sanskritic languages, I made up my mind at once to spend the next five years of my life in India. I knew already a good deal more Hindi and Urdu than most English officials who have spent twenty years in the country; but I was anxious to perfect my knowledge by practice on the spot, and to acquire thorough proficiency in conversation by intercourse with the people themselves. I therefore went out to India at once, and avoiding the great towns, such as Calcutta or Allahabad, which have been largely anglicised by residents and soldiers, I took up my abode in the little village of Bithoor on the Ganges, a few miles from Cawnpore, celebrated as having been the residence of the Nana Sahib, whom you English always describe as "the most ferocious rebel in the Mutiny."
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- Work type: Short story
- Author: Grant Allen
- Date: 1894 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Historical Fiction, Adventure, Colonial Literature, Drama, Political Fiction
- Length: 6,575 words
- Structure: 1 section, 66 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Very Easy (5th Grade or below)
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Genres
- Historical Fiction — The narrative is set against the backdrop of the Indian Rebellion of 1857, incorporating historical events and figures into the fictional storyline.
- Adventure — The plot involves a journey and exploration of cultural and political landscapes during a tumultuous period in history.
- Colonial Literature — The themes and perspectives reflect the colonial context, focusing on interactions between Europeans and native populations in India.
- Drama — The story contains intense emotional and moral conflicts, particularly surrounding issues of loyalty, betrayal, and cultural identity.
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historical fiction · India · 19th century · colonialism · Cawnpore · British Raj · cultural conflict · identity · drama · adventure · social issues · religion