Carlyon Sahib: A Drama In Four Acts (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781430467755)

Carlyon Sahib: A Drama in Four Acts is a play written by Gilbert Murray. The story revolves around the character of Carlyon Sahib, an Englishman who has been living in India for many years. The play is set in the early 20th century when India was still under British rule.Carlyon Sahib is a man who has become deeply entrenched in Indian culture and has developed a deep understanding of the country and its people. He has also fallen in love with an Indian woman named Tara, who is a widow and has a young son.The play begins with Carlyon Sahib returning to India after a trip to England. He is met with hostility from the British officials who view him as a traitor for his love of Indian culture. Carlyon Sahib's relationship with Tara is also under threat as her family disapproves of her relationship with an Englishman.As the play progresses, Carlyon Sahib faces many challenges as he tries to navigate the cultural differences between India and England. He must also confront his own feelings and beliefs about his place in Indian society.Carlyon Sahib: A Drama in Four Acts is a powerful exploration of the complexities of colonialism, cultural identity, and love in a time of great change. It is a thought-provoking play that will leave readers with much to ponder about the nature of cultural exchange and the challenges of living in a world that is constantly changing.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.

Author: Gilbert Murray
ISBN-10: 1430467754
ISBN-13: 9781430467755
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 01/17/2007
Pages: 164
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.55lbs
Size: 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.38d