Paul And Mary V1-2: An Indian Story (1789)

By Bernardin de Saint Pierre, Jacques-Henri Bernardin de Saint-Pierre, Daniel Malthus

Book Overview

""Paul and Mary V1-2: An Indian Story"" is a novel written by French author Bernardin de Saint-Pierre and first published in 1789. The story takes place in India and follows the lives of two young lovers, Paul and Mary. Paul is a Frenchman who has come to India to work as a soldier, while Mary is a young Indian woman who is the daughter of a wealthy merchant.As the two fall in love, they must navigate the cultural differences between them and the disapproval of Mary's family. They also face challenges from the political unrest in India at the time, including clashes between the British East India Company and Indian rulers.The novel explores themes of love, cultural differences, and colonialism. It also offers a glimpse into life in India during the late 18th century. Overall, ""Paul and Mary V1-2: An Indian Story"" is a compelling tale of love and adventure set against the backdrop of a complex and changing world.In Two Volumes.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: 116631989X
• ISBN13: 9781166319892
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 368 Pages
• Weight: 1.08 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.0" x 9.0"