Baboo Hurry Bungsho Jabberjee, B.A. (1897)

By F. Anstey

Book Overview

Baboo Hurry Bungsho Jabberjee, B.A. is a satirical novel written by British author F. Anstey and published in 1897. The story follows the titular character, Baboo Hurry Bungsho Jabberjee, a recent graduate of Calcutta University who travels to England to further his education and make a name for himself. However, his plans are quickly derailed as he becomes embroiled in a series of comical misadventures and cultural clashes.Throughout the novel, Anstey uses humor and satire to comment on the British colonial experience and the clash of cultures between India and England. The character of Baboo Hurry Bungsho Jabberjee is a caricature of the ambitious and naive young Indian student who is eager to embrace Western culture and values, but struggles to fit in with the British elite.The novel is written in a light-hearted and humorous tone, with Anstey skewering various aspects of British society and culture, including the education system, social conventions, and the class system. Despite its satirical nature, Baboo Hurry Bungsho Jabberjee, B.A. also offers a sympathetic portrayal of the challenges faced by Indians living in a foreign land.Overall, Baboo Hurry Bungsho Jabberjee, B.A. is a witty and entertaining novel that offers a unique perspective on the British colonial experience and the clash of cultures between India and England.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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1164179373
• ISBN13: 9781164179375
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 300 Pages
• Weight: 0.89 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"