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Letters From India

by Emily Eden
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Book cover type: Paperback
  • ISBN13: 9789371333382
  • Binding: Paperback
  • Subject: N/A
  • Publisher: Gyan Publishing House
  • Publisher Imprint: Gyan Publishing House
  • Publication Date:
  • Pages: 567
  • Original Price: INR 1100.0
  • Language: English
  • Edition: N/A
  • Item Weight: 847 grams
  • BISAC Subject(s): N/A

Letters from India by Emily Eden is a two-volume collection of letters written during her travels in India (1836–1842) while her brother served as Governor-General. Rich in detail, the letters offer witty, vivid accounts of colonial life, landscapes, court ceremonies, and political affairs, including the disastrous retreat from Kabul. Eden’s keen observations and humor capture both the splendor and contradictions of British India. The work stands as a remarkable blend of travel narrative, historical insight, and personal reflection from a perceptive 19th-century woman.

Emily Eden (1797–1869) was an English novelist, poet, and artist known for her witty observations and vivid travel writings. The sister of George Eden, Governor-General of India, she documented her experiences in Up The Country, offering sharp insights into British colonial life and politics. Her novels, The Semi-Detached House and The Semi-Attached Couple, reflect her Austen-like wit and social commentary. Unmarried and independent, Eden was admired for her perceptive letters, artistic talent, and enduring contribution to 19th-century literature and travel writing.

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