Ermina: A Tale of Calcutta
Mrs. Sherwood
Verlag: Houlston and Wright, 1111
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Third Edition. 166 pages. No dust jacket. This is an ex-Library book. Red cloth. Ex-library copy, with expected inserts and inscriptions. Circa 1830s. Pages are moderately tanned and foxed throughout. Scuffing to front free endpaper. Thumb-marking present. Noticeable creasing to gutter. Cracking to hinges and gutters, leaving netting exposed. Boards have moderate edge-wear with bumping to corners and rubbing to surfaces. Visible crushing to spine ends. Noticeable tanning to spine and edges. Light marks to boards. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 1683024123MEP
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Titel: Ermina: A Tale of Calcutta
Verlag: Houlston and Wright
Erscheinungsdatum: 1111
Einband: Hardcover
Zustand: Fair
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Taschenbuch. Zustand: Neu. nach der Bestellung gedruckt Neuware - Printed after ordering - Ermina: A Tale of Calcutta is a novel written by Mary Martha Sherwood and published in 1831. The story is set in Calcutta, India, during the early 19th century and revolves around the life of a young girl named Ermina. Ermina is the daughter of a British military officer and is raised in a privileged environment. However, her life takes a dramatic turn when her father dies and she is left to fend for herself in a foreign land.Throughout the novel, Ermina faces numerous challenges and struggles to adapt to her new life. She encounters cultural differences, language barriers, and prejudice from both the British and Indian communities. Despite these obstacles, Ermina remains determined to succeed and make a life for herself.The novel explores themes such as identity, cultural differences, and the impact of colonialism on individuals and communities. It also provides insights into the social and political climate of Calcutta during the early 19th century.Overall, Ermina: A Tale of Calcutta is a captivating and thought-provoking novel that offers a unique perspective on life in colonial India. It is a must-read for anyone interested in historical fiction, cultural studies, or postcolonial literature.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9781120616821
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