• ISBN13: 9789372250695
• Binding: Paperback
• Subject: N/A
• Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
• Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
• Publication Date: January 1, 2025
• Pages: 110
• Original Price: INR 220.0
• Language: English
• Edition: N/A
• Item Weight: 253 grams
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Imperial India: Letters From the East by John Oliver Hobbes is a reflective travelogue that captures the author's impressions of British-ruled India during the late 19th century. Presented in the form of personal letters, the book explores the cultural, political, and spiritual atmosphere of colonial India with keen observation and wit. Hobbes blends vivid descriptions of landscapes and cities with commentary on imperialism, native customs, and societal contrasts, offering a unique perspective shaped by her literary flair and Anglo-American identity.

Pearl Mary Teresa Richards (1867–1906), known by her pen name John Oliver Hobbes, was an Anglo-American novelist and playwright celebrated in her time for wit and psychological insight. Born in Boston, she was raised in London and educated in Europe. Her debut novel Some Emotions and a Moral was a bestseller. A convert to Roman Catholicism, she was active in literary and intellectual circles, associating with figures like George Moore and Aubrey Beardsley. Though once acclaimed, her work later fell into obscurity.