Henry Derozio - Edwards, Thomas
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Henry Derozio: The Eurasian, Poet, Teacher, and Journalist is a biographical book written by Thomas Edwards and published in 1884. The book delves into the life of Henry Derozio, a prominent figure in the early 19th century who was known for his contributions to Indian literature and education.Derozio was born in Calcutta in 1809 to a Portuguese father and an Indian mother. He was educated in England and returned to India to become a teacher at the Hindu College in Calcutta. There, he influenced a generation of young Indian students, encouraging them to question social norms and embrace modern…mehr

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Henry Derozio: The Eurasian, Poet, Teacher, and Journalist is a biographical book written by Thomas Edwards and published in 1884. The book delves into the life of Henry Derozio, a prominent figure in the early 19th century who was known for his contributions to Indian literature and education.Derozio was born in Calcutta in 1809 to a Portuguese father and an Indian mother. He was educated in England and returned to India to become a teacher at the Hindu College in Calcutta. There, he influenced a generation of young Indian students, encouraging them to question social norms and embrace modern ideas.Derozio was also a prolific poet and journalist, writing for publications such as The Bengal Harkaru and The East India Spectator. His poetry was known for its romanticism and its themes of social justice and equality.The book explores Derozio's life in detail, from his childhood to his untimely death at the age of 22. It also provides insight into the cultural and political climate of India during the early 19th century, highlighting the tensions between traditional Indian society and the influence of British colonialism.Overall, Henry Derozio: The Eurasian, Poet, Teacher, and Journalist is a fascinating biography that sheds light on an important figure in Indian history and literature. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the intersection of colonialism, education, and literature in India.With Appendices.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.
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Thomas Edwards was one of the longest-serving police-beat reporters at the San Antonio Express-News in Texas, covering homicides, gang wars, arsons, kidnappings, occult crimes, Death Row and a militia uprising. He also co-hosted a radio drive-time crime show, and served as executive editor of several newspaper chains including one where he chronicled a horrific cross-country murder spree. Today he is the executive editor of Granite Media Partners, Inc. He and his wife live near Austin on a rural property they share with two horses, six cats and a naughty Corgi.