Excerpt from Star of India
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The rustic portion of the congregation shouted the familiar hymn with laborious goodwill, overpowering the more cultivated voices that rose from the chancel and the front pews - almost defeating the harsh notes wrung from the harmonium by the village schoolmistress, who also led the singing in a piercing key, supported raucously by her pupils gathered about the unmusical instrument. Even in the early 'nineties nothing so ambitious as an organ or a surpliced choir had as yet been attempted in this remote west-country parish, though with the advent of the new vicar innovations had begun; actually, of late, the high oak pews had been removed to make way for shining pitch-pine seats that in the little Norman church produced much the same effect as a garish oleograph set in an antique frame.
'Alice Perrin' was born in India in 1867. After her education in England, she married Charles Perrin, an engineer in the India Public Works Department, in 1886, and the couple returned to India for the next sixteen years. Most of her works are based on her experiences in India. 'Star of India' was published in 1919. Her other notable works include 'East of Suez' (1901), 'The Spell of the Jungle' (1902) and 'The Woman in the Bazaar' (1914). Alice Perrin died in Switzerland in 1934
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book depicts the journey of a young woman who grapples with the confines of her early 20th-century society. Set against a backdrop of the era's societal expectations and limited opportunities for women, the author vividly explores the protagonist's inner struggles, her yearning for a life beyond convention, and the societal norms that seek to stifle her spirit. The book delves into themes of identity, rebellion, and the pursuit of self-fulfillment, offering a nuanced portrayal of a woman's experience within the constraints of her time. Through its insightful examination of societal pressures and the complexities of female aspirations, this book sheds light on the enduring struggle for personal freedom and the timeless quest for purpose. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781331270836_0
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