Confessions of A Thug - Philip Meadows Taylor
Confessions of A Thug - Philip Meadows Taylor
Confessions of A Thug - Philip Meadows Taylor is a paperback for readers who enjoy fiction with real texture to it. Runs to about 592 pages, so it's an easy book to lose an evening to, and a nice one to give.
What it's about
Confessions of a Thug (1839) by Philip Meadows Taylor is a historical novel that explores the life of Ameer Ali, a member of the Thuggee cult in 19th-century India. The novel is based on real confessions of captured Thugs, who practiced ritualistic murder in devotion to the goddess Kali. Through vivid storytelling, it offers a gripping narrative of betrayal, loyalty, and survival, while shedding light on colonial perceptions of Indian society and crime during the British era.
Book details
- Format: Paperback
- Language: English
- Pages: 592
- Publisher: Prints Publications and Advit Toys
- Category: Prints Publications and Advit Toys
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