UMRAO JAN ADA: THE COURTESAN OF LUCKNOW

By Mirza Mohammad Hadi Ruswa

Book Overview

Umrao Jan is perhaps one of the most enigmatic and forgotten female figures in South Asian literature. Written more than 100 years ago, the novel recreates the ambience of old Lucknow. This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 8122203930
• ISBN13: 9788122203936
• Release Date: January 1970
• Publisher: ORIENT PAPERBACKS
• Length: 232 Pages
• Weight: 0.55 lbs.
• Dimensions: 7.8" x 0.6" x 5.0"

Customer Reviews

Great Read and Addition to "Courtesan Book Collection"

I was entertained by this book. It was short but very lively, about 15 chapters. It is basically a review of Umrao Jan's life as told by herself and narrated. I believe if you are interested in the history of courtesans this is a great addition to your collections. IT is not very informative about the art of seduction but yet in still, it is a great read.