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The Humour and Pathos of Anglo-Indian Life

J E Mayer

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English
Double 9 Books
01 December 2023
J.E. Mayer's ""The Humour and Pathos of Anglo-Indian Life"" is a captivating literary work that provides a colorful and insightful portrayal of the Anglo-Indian network throughout the British Raj in India. Published in the past due 19th century, this book offers a pleasing combo of humor and sentiment, shedding mild on the lives, idiosyncrasies, and demanding situations confronted via British colonists living in India. Mayer's work captures the eccentricities and quirks of colonial lifestyles, presenting a window into the social, cultural, and everyday experiences of the British expatriates. Through a chain of anecdotes and narratives, he masterfully paints a vivid picture of the unique situations, fun encounters, and poignant moments that characterized Anglo-Indian existence. The books identify, ""The Humour and Pathos of Anglo-Indian Life,"" as it should be displays its contents. Mayer's writing oscillates among funny episodes that elicit laughter and touching debts that evoke empathy. This dual method permits readers to realize the complexities and contradictions inherent within the colonial come across. ""The Humour and Pathos of Anglo-Indian Life"" not best entertains however additionally serves as a precious historic and cultural report. It affords valuable insights into the dynamics among the British colonial rulers and the Indian population, offering a multifaceted knowledge of the length.
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Imprint:   Double 9 Books
Dimensions:   Height: 216mm,  Width: 140mm,  Spine: 11mm
Weight:   249g
ISBN:   9789359953953
ISBN 10:   9359953954
Pages:   192
Publication Date:  
Audience:   General/trade ,  ELT Advanced
Format:   Paperback
Publisher's Status:   Active

"J.E. Mayer, a fairly difficult to understand but charming figure in the international of literature, is the author of the book ""The Humour and Pathos of Anglo-Indian Life."" Published within the late nineteenth century, this book gives a completely unique and frequently humorous attitude at the lives of British colonists in India throughout the British Raj. Mayer's paintings stand out as a treasured historical and cultural report, losing light at the experiences, challenges, and amusements of the Anglo-Indian community throughout a sizable duration in India's history. The book captures the idiosyncrasies and peculiarities of colonial life, from the bizarre etiquette of social gatherings to the oddities of British expatriates. Mayer's writing is marked with the aid of a blend of humor and pathos, because the name indicates. He skillfully navigates among anecdotes that evoke laughter and people that inspire empathy, imparting readers with a properly-rounded portrait of the British presence in India. This approach lets in readers to benefit an extra nuanced information of the complicated dynamics at play during this period. While J.E. Mayer's call won't be extensively identified today, ""The Humour and Pathos of Anglo-Indian Life"" serves as a treasured window into the past, supplying insights into the colonial revel in in India and the multifaceted interactions between the British and Indian cultures."

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