The Martyrdom of Kelavane: A Poem (1861)

By William Forsyth

Book Overview

The Martyrdom of Kelavane is a poem written by William Forsyth and published in 1861. The poem tells the story of Kelavane, a young Indian woman who is persecuted for her Christian beliefs during the time of British colonial rule in India. Despite facing torture and death, Kelavane remains steadfast in her faith and refuses to renounce her religion. The poem explores themes of religious persecution, martyrdom, and the clash of cultures between the British colonizers and the native Indian population. The Martyrdom of Kelavane is a powerful and poignant work of literature that sheds light on the struggles faced by those who dared to challenge the status quo during a tumultuous period in history.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: 1104250284
• ISBN13: 9781104250287
• Release Date: April 2009
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 196 Pages
• Weight: 0.59 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 9.0"