A highly entertaining and moving journal chronicling J. R. Ackerley's time in India
In the 1920s, the young J. R. Ackerley spent several months in India as the Private Secretary to the Maharajah of Chhokrapur. Knowing almost nothing of India, he discovers Hindu culture, festivals and language, and reveals the fascinating attitudes of the Palace staff on women, marriage. the caste system and death. At the heart of Hindoo Holiday is the wonderfully unpredictable figure of his Highness the Maharajah Sahib who, ultimately, just wants 'someone to love him'.
Write a Review
Write a Review
Hindoo Holiday 9780141189253 Paperback
There are no reviews for this product yet - be the first
- Authors:
- Ackerley, J. R.
- Year Published:
- 2009
- Country of Publication:
- United Kingdom
- Format:
- Paperback
- ISBN:
- 9780141189253
- Number of Pages:
- 288
- Publication Date:
- 26/03/2009
- Publisher:
- Penguin Books Ltd
- Series:
- Penguin Modern Classics
- Publication Date:
- 26/03/2009
- Place of Publication:
- London
- SKU:
- 9780141189253