Owindia

By Charlotte Selina Bompas

Book Overview

Owindia is a book written by Charlotte Selina Bompas. It is a work of fiction that tells the story of a young girl named Owindia who lives in India during the colonial period. The book explores themes of identity, culture, and colonialism as Owindia navigates the complexities of her heritage and the changing world around her.Owindia is born to an Indian mother and an English father, and she struggles to reconcile her dual heritage. She is torn between her Indian roots and the English culture that dominates her life. As she grows up, she faces discrimination and prejudice from both sides of her family and society at large.Despite these challenges, Owindia is determined to find her place in the world. She is a bright and curious girl, and she immerses herself in the rich culture and traditions of India. She learns to speak multiple languages, including Hindi, Urdu, and English, and she develops a deep appreciation for the beauty and complexity of Indian art and literature.As Owindia grows older, she becomes increasingly aware of the injustices of colonialism. She witnesses firsthand the exploitation and oppression of the Indian people by the British rulers, and she becomes involved in the struggle for Indian independence.Throughout the book, Owindia faces many obstacles, but she remains resilient and determined. She is a symbol of the strength and resilience of the Indian people, and her story is a testament to the power of culture and identity in shaping our lives.When the first man entered the lodge it could not have been more than a few seconds after the firing of the fatal shot, for Michel was still standing, gun in hand, and his poor wife sighing forth the last few breathings of her sad and troubled life. She had kept her word, and met her death without one cry or expostulation It might have been heard from far, that groan of horror and dismay which sprung spontaneous from the one first witnessing the ghastly scene, and then from the whole of the assembled Indians.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: 1419139843
• ISBN13: 9781419139840
• Release Date: June 2004
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.26 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 7.6" x 9.2"