The Rajpoot Wife

By Edwin Arnold

Book Overview

The Rajpoot Wife by Edwin Arnold is a novel set in India during the British Raj. The story revolves around the life of a Rajpoot princess named Sita, who is married off to a British officer named Captain Barton. The novel explores the cultural clash between the British and the Rajpoots, as well as the struggles that Sita faces as a woman caught between two worlds.As Sita tries to adapt to her new life as a British officer's wife, she is faced with a number of challenges. She must navigate the complex social hierarchy of British society, while also trying to hold onto her own cultural identity. Meanwhile, Captain Barton is struggling to come to terms with his own feelings for Sita, as well as the prejudices of his fellow officers.As the story unfolds, Sita and Captain Barton's relationship is put to the test. They must navigate the political and cultural tensions of colonial India, while also dealing with their own personal struggles. Ultimately, The Rajpoot Wife is a story about love, identity, and the complex relationships between different cultures.THIS 18 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Poems, by Edwin Arnold. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766102394.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: 1425337627
• ISBN13: 9781425337629
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 48 Pages
• Weight: 0.29 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"