Meadows Taylor

Tippoo Sultaun: A tale of the Mysore war (eBook, ePUB)

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

"Tippoo Sultaun: A tale of the Mysore war" by Meadows Taylor. Published by e-artnow. e-artnow publishes a wide range of titles that encompasses every genre. From well-known classics & literary fiction and non-fiction to forgotten−or yet undiscovered gems−of world literature, we issue the books that need to be read. Each e-artnow edition has been meticulously edited and formatted to boost readability for all e-readers and devices. Our goal is to produce eBooks that are user-friendly and accessible to everyone in a high-quality digital format.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: e-artnow
• Seitenzahl: 656
• Erscheinungstermin: 30. November 2023
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4066339561380
• Artikelnr.: 69544865

Autorenporträt

Philip Meadows Taylor (1808-1876) was an English administrator and novelist who chronicled the vibrant milieu of colonial India with a remarkable detail and authenticity. His most celebrated work, 'Confessions of a Thug' (1839), offers a gripping account of the Thuggee cult, and has earned Taylor a distinguished place in Anglo-Indian literature for its ethnographic accuracy and narrative flair. However, it is in 'Tippoo Sultaun: A Tale of the Mysore War' that Taylor's acumen for historical fiction shines through. This novel presents a vivid portrayal of the period and highlights the complexities of Indian politics in the face of imperial ambitions during the late 18th century. Taylor's literary style often combined romantic adventures with social commentary, underpinned by his personal experiences in India as an administrator under the British rule. His keen observations and experiences provided him with the material to create narratives that not only entertain but also educate about the cultural and political landscapes of British India. Taylor's contribution to English literature extends beyond storytelling; his works are valuable historical documents that offer insights into the workings of colonial rule and the diverse societies it governed. Although his literary output was not prolific, Meadows Taylor's works remain pertinent for their historical significance and their empathetic depiction of Indian society under colonial disruption.