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The Ravines - Couverture souple

Friedman, Dimtri

 
9788129120205: The Ravines
Couverture souple
ISBN 10 : 8129120208 ISBN 13 : 9788129120205
Editeur : Rupa Publications India, 2012

Synopsis

How often does it happen that we come across a life that lends itself to stories, myths, and even fables, in modern times? The Ravines narrates the extraordinary saga of Phoolan Devi a firebrand who chose to fight and survive. This riveting, fictionalized account of her life takes one through the gruesome atrocities committed against her by highcaste Thakur men which later resulted in the infamous Behmai massacre. From the jungles and badlands of the Chambal River Valley, to the desolate years in prison, to the corridors of power in Delhi, the novel showcases the feisty spirit of Phoolan, who captured the imagination of an entire nation and the world. An exuberant yet sensitive story, Dimitri Friedman presents a fascinating look at an iconic personality.

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Présentation de l'éditeur

How often does it happen that we come across a life that lends itself to stories, myths, and even fables, in modern times? The Ravines narrates the extraordinary saga of Phoolan Devi a firebrand who chose to fight and survive. This riveting, fictionalized account of her life takes one through the gruesome atrocities committed against her by highcaste Thakur men which later resulted in the infamous Behmai massacre. From the jungles and badlands of the Chambal River Valley, to the desolate years in prison, to the corridors of power in Delhi, the novel showcases the feisty spirit of Phoolan, who captured the imagination of an entire nation and the world. An exuberant yet sensitive story, Dimitri Friedman presents a fascinating look at an iconic personality.

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Éditeur
Rupa Publications India
Date d'édition
2012
Langue
anglais
ISBN 10 
8129120208
ISBN 13 
9788129120205
Reliure
Broché
Nombre de pages
382
Coordonnées du fabricant
non disponible
Personne responsable
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gpsr@libri.de

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