Product Details
ISBN: 0380404109
EAN: 9780380404100
Publisher: Avon Books; Reissue Edition (January 1, 1983)
Language: English
Paperback: 480 pages
Item Weight: 8.6 oz
Product Dimensions: 1.2 x 4.3 x 6.8 inches
BOOK OVERVIEW
Set in 1942, The Jewel in the Crown introduces readers to the intricate dynamics between the British colonialists and the Indian populace. The narrative unfolds through a series of interviews, letters, and reports, offering multiple perspectives on the events surrounding the rape of a British woman, Daphne Manners, and the subsequent trial of an Indian man, Hari Kumar. This incident becomes a focal point, reflecting the deep-seated racial tensions and the complexities of colonial relationships.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Paul Scott (1920-1978) was an English novelist and playwright, best known for his Raj Quartet. Born in London, he served in the British Army during World War II, primarily in India and Malaya. His experiences during this period profoundly influenced his writing. After the war, Scott worked as a literary agent before dedicating himself to writing full-time. His Raj Quartet series, which includes The Jewel in the Crown, The Day of the Scorpion, The Towers of Silence, and A Division of the Spoils, garnered critical acclaim for its nuanced portrayal of the end of British colonialism in India. In 1977, his novel Staying On won the Booker Prize. Scott's works have been adapted for television and continue to be studied for their rich historical and cultural insights.
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GOOD. All pages and the cover are intact (including the dust cover, if applicable). The spine may show signs of wear. Pages may include multiple folded-leaf labels, watermarks, handwriting, highlighting, inscription, yellowing book spots, and book markers, but letters are apparent from the text. The copy may contain "From the Library of" or "Public Library" labels—and may have some signs of foxing (yellowed pages) due to age.
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