The Missionary V2: An Indian Tale (1811)

By Lady Sidney Morgan, Sydney Owenson Morgan, Lady 1783-1859 Morgan

Book Overview

The Missionary V2: An Indian Tale is a novel written by Irish author Sydney Owenson, who used the pen name Miss Owenson. The book was first published in 1811 and is the second volume of a two-part series. The novel is set in India during the late 18th century and follows the story of the protagonist, Ellen Percy, who is a young Irish woman. Ellen travels to India with her father, who is a British soldier, and they are accompanied by a Christian missionary named Father Reginald. The story explores the cultural clash between the British colonizers and the Indian people, as well as the tensions between different religious beliefs. Ellen becomes fascinated by the Indian culture and begins to question her own beliefs. She also falls in love with an Indian prince named Zadi, which causes further conflict and tension.The book highlights the themes of colonialism, cultural identity, and religious tolerance. It also depicts the struggles of the Indian people under British rule and the impact of Westernization on their traditional way of life. Overall, The Missionary V2: An Indian Tale is a thought-provoking novel that provides insight into the complex issues surrounding colonialism and cultural exchange during the time period in which it is set.In Three 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: 1163900877
• ISBN13: 9781163900871
• Release Date: September 2010
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 262 Pages
• Weight: 0.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"