The Life And Letters Of Raja Rammohun Roy (1914) - Couverture rigide

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ISBN 10 : 1160012814 ISBN 13 : 9781160012812

Editeur : Kessinger Publishing, 2010

Synopsis

The Life and Letters of Raja Rammohun Roy is a biographical account of the life and works of Raja Rammohun Roy, a prominent social reformer and intellectual figure of early 19th century India. Written by Sophia Dobson Collet and published in 1914, the book provides a comprehensive overview of Raja Rammohun Roy's life, from his birth in 1772 to his death in 1833.The book begins with a detailed introduction to Raja Rammohun Roy's family background, his early education, and his exposure to different religious and philosophical traditions. It then goes on to trace his intellectual and social journey, highlighting his contributions to various fields such as language, literature, religion, and politics. The book also sheds light on Raja Rammohun Roy's role in the Bengal Renaissance, a cultural and intellectual movement that sought to modernize Indian society.One of the unique features of the book is that it includes a collection of Raja Rammohun Roy's letters, which offer insights into his personal and professional life, as well as his interactions with other prominent figures of his time. The letters cover a wide range of topics, from religious and philosophical debates to political and social issues.Overall, The Life and Letters of Raja Rammohun Roy is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the life and works of this influential figure in Indian history. It not only provides a detailed account of his life but also offers a glimpse into the intellectual and cultural milieu of early 19th century 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.

A propos du livre

Présentation de l'éditeur

Life and Letters of Raja Ratnmohun Roy, whicli Miss Sophia Dobson Collet had undertaken to compile, but which was not finished at the time of her death, was completed by a gentleman at her dying request and was published privately by Mr. Harold Collet in 1900. The book, though greatly appreciated by the admirers of Raja Rammohun Roy, had not the opportunity of a wide circulation. When the first edition was exhausted I requested Mr. Collet to bring out another edition. Mr. Collet wrote to me that he had discharged his duty by bringing out the first edition and was notable to take the responsibility of another edition. On my requesting to give me permission to bring out a new edition, Mr. Collet gladly made over the copyright to me. While preparing the present edition I thought it would be desirable to embody into it all the new matters that have been brought out up to this time regarding the life and work of Rammohun Roy. I have therefore tried to include in the present volume everything worth preserving out of the voluminous literature about Rammohun Roy that has grown up during the last thirty years. I have also embodied in it all the materials of permanent interest in Miss Mary Carpenter s Last Days of Raja Rammohun Roy, which was omitted by Miss Co Uet and the continuator, as that book has long been out of print and there does not seem to be any probabifity fits being reprinted in the near ..
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Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Kessinger Publishing
• Date d'édition: 2010
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 1160012814
• ISBN 13: 9781160012812
• Reliure: Relié
• Nombre de pages: 368
• Éditeur: Collet Sophia Dobson, Sarkar Hem Chandra
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