The Zenana V3: Or A Nuwab's Leisure Hours

By William B. Hockley and William Browne Hockley

Book Overview

The Zenana V3: Or A Nuwab�������s Leisure Hours is a book written by William B. Hockley. It is the third volume of a series that depicts the life of a wealthy Muslim nobleman, or Nuwab, and his family in India during the 19th century. The term ""Zenana"" refers to the private quarters of the women in the Nuwab's household, which were strictly off-limits to outsiders, particularly men. The book is a collection of stories, anecdotes, and observations about the daily life, customs, and traditions of the Nuwab's household, as seen through the eyes of Hockley, who was an Englishman working as a civil servant in India at the time. The stories cover a wide range of topics, from the Nuwab's relationships with his wives and concubines, to the education and upbringing of his children, to the religious and cultural practices of the household.Hockley's writing is characterized by a mix of curiosity, admiration, and occasional criticism of the Nuwab's way of life. He is particularly fascinated by the Zenana and the women who live there, describing their beauty, intelligence, and talents. At the same time, he is aware of the limitations and restrictions placed on them by their gender and social status, and he sometimes expresses concern for their well-being.Overall, The Zenana V3: Or A Nuwab�������s Leisure Hours provides a unique and detailed glimpse into a world that was largely hidden from outsiders, and sheds light on the complex dynamics of gender, power, and culture in colonial India.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: 1432660047
• ISBN13: 9781432660048
• Release Date: June 2007
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 440 Pages
• Weight: 1.41 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.0" x 6.0" x 9.0"