Maud Diver

The Great Amulet (eBook, ePUB)

Love, Loyalty, and Cultural Clash in Colonial India

• Format: ePub

Produktbeschreibung

In "The Great Amulet," Maud Diver masterfully weaves a narrative that transcends the boundaries of cultural intrigue and personal exploration. Set against the vibrant backdrop of India, the novel juxtaposes the complexities of British colonial life with the rich tapestry of Indian spirituality and tradition. Diver'Äôs prose, both lyrical and resonant, captures the subtleties of character development and the intricate societal dynamics of her time. With deep philosophical undercurrents, the story delves into the theme of identity and the search for meaning in a world steeped in duality, evoking a sense of both wonder and introspection. Maud Diver, a notable British writer, was deeply influenced by her experiences in India during the early 20th century, which informed her understanding of its multifaceted culture. Her intimate knowledge of the country, garnered through personal relationships and literary engagement, lends authenticity to her characters and narrative. Diver's works often reflect her fascination with the East and her critique of colonial attitudes, intertwining her biographical experiences with broader socio-political themes. 'ÄúThe Great Amulet'Äù is highly recommended for readers who seek not only a gripping story but also a profound exploration of cultural identity and the human experience. Diver'Äôs insightful prose provides a nuanced examination of love, faith, and the eternal quest for belonging, making this novel an essential read for both literary enthusiasts and those interested in colonial history.

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Produktdetails

• Verlag: Good Press
• Seitenzahl: 418
• Erscheinungstermin: 17. Dezember 2019
• Englisch
• ISBN-13: 4064066178246
• Artikelnr.: 58929263

Autorenporträt

Maud Diver was an English novelist in British India who authored novels, short stories, memoirs, and journalistic pieces about Indian issues and Englishmen in India. Diver was born Katherine Helen Maud Marshall in Murree, Pakistan, where her father, Charles Henry Tilson Marshall, was a British Indian Army officer. She grew up in India and Ceylon (now Sri Lanka), but completed her schooling in England. She maintained a lifetime friendship with Rudyard Kipling's sister, Trix Fleming. Diver married Thomas Diver (1860-1941), an officer of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment, in 1896. They settled in England and had a son named Cyril (1892-1962). Maud Diver released her debut novel, Captain Desmond, VC, in 1907. This and several succeeding novels were successful and appeared on popular bestseller lists at the time. She specialised in the then-popular imperial romance genre. However, unlike her contemporary, Kipling, Diver has been forgotten by subsequent generations. Her novels have recently piqued the curiosity of researchers studying Anglo-Indian culture. Her works attempted to teach Englishmen how to live in British India, and depicted mixed marriages (for example, in Lilamani and its sequels) between Indians and English as a positive way of bringing East and West together.