Umrao Jan is perhaps one of the most enigmatic and forgotten female figures in South Asian literature. Written more than 100 years ago, the novel recreates the ambience of old Lucknow.
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Umrao Jan Ada is perhaps one of the most enigmatic and forgotten female figures in South Asian Literature The question of her existence her beauty her scholarly abilities and her poetic gift remain a mystery The book is an account of Umraos life as a Lucknawi courtesan a nautch girl delivered in first person by Umrao herself and documented by a close friend Written more than a hundred years ago the novel recreates the gracious ambience of old Lucknow and takes the reader on a fascinating journey through the palaces of wealthy nawabs the hideouts of the colorful vagabonds and the luxurious abodes of the citys courtesans 232 pp. Artikel-Nr. 78222
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