The Bride's Mirror: A Tale Of Domestic Life In Delhi Forty Years Ago (1903)

By Deputy Nazir Ahmad

Book Overview

The Bride's Mirror is a novel by Shamsululuma Maulavi Nazir Ahmad, originally published in 1903. The story is set in Delhi, India, forty years prior to its publication, and focuses on the domestic life of a newlywed couple, Asghari and Akbar. The novel is divided into several chapters, each of which explores a different aspect of married life in Delhi at the time, including the challenges faced by women in a patriarchal society, the importance of family and community, and the role of religion in daily life. The title of the novel refers to a traditional gift given to brides in India, a mirror that is meant to reflect the beauty and importance of the bride in her new household. Through the experiences of Asghari and Akbar, The Bride's Mirror offers a vivid and detailed portrait of life in Delhi during the late 19th century, and provides insight into the social and cultural norms that shaped the lives of women during this time period.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: 1164012355
• ISBN13: 9781164012351
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 192 Pages
• Weight: 0.58 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"