The Confessions Of A Thug (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781162658292)

The Confessions of a Thug is a novel written by Philip Meadows Taylor and originally published in 1839. The book is set in India during the 19th century and tells the story of a young man named Ameer Ali, who becomes a member of the infamous Thuggee cult. The Thugs were a group of robbers and murderers who operated in India for centuries and were known for their brutal methods and their ability to blend in with the local population.The novel follows Ameer Ali as he rises through the ranks of the Thuggee cult and becomes one of their most successful and feared members. Along the way, he is forced to confront the moral implications of his actions and the devastating impact they have on the innocent people he encounters.The Confessions of a Thug is a gripping and suspenseful novel that offers a fascinating glimpse into the world of the Thuggee cult and the complex moral dilemmas faced by its members. It is also a powerful commentary on the effects of colonialism and the clash between traditional Indian culture and the values of the British Empire.A strange page in the book of human life is this! Thought I, as he left the room. That man, the perpetrator of so many hundred murders, thinks on the past with satisfaction and pleasure; nay he takes a pride in recalling the events of his life, almost every one of which is a murder, and glories in describing the minutest particulars of his victims, and the share he had in their destruction, with scarcely a symptom of remorse! Once or twice only has he winced while telling his fearful story, and what agitated him most at the commencement of his tale I have yet to hear.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: Philip Meadows Taylor
ISBN-10: 1162658290
ISBN-13: 9781162658292
Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
Language: English
Published: 09/10/2010
Pages: 552
Format: Paperback
Weight: 2.07lbs
Size: 9.25h x 7.50w x 1.12d