The Songs of Ind (Classic Reprint) - Softcover

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Humor, song and portrait from a colonial era

Discover a lively collection of humorous pieces, parodies and lyrical portraits drawn from British India. This edition gathers sharp satire, playful verse and vivid character sketches that illuminate a complex era with wit and warmth. The book presents a mosaic of voices—from light comic songs to pointed parodies and reflective laments—giving readers a window into 19th-century life, politics and culture through verse and lyrics. It blends humor with history, offering both entertainment and a historical echo of the period.

• A range of humorous poems and parodies that poke fun at people, places and events of the time.
• Character portraits and vivid scenes, including soldiers, officials and everyday figures abroad in India
• Translations and original pieces that showcase the rhythmic and musical qualities of the era’s writing
• A sense of the social and political milieu that shaped British India, rendered with narrative charm and satire

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