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A Passage to India

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A Passage to India is a literary classic that explores the profound racial and cultural tensions between the British colonial rulers and the native Indian populace during the British Raj (early 20th century). The story is set in the fictional town of Chandrapore and follows the developing, tentative friendship between Dr. Aziz, a kind Indian Muslim physician, and several British individuals, particularly the skeptical Adela Quested and the liberal educator Cyril Fielding.

The entire social structure is shattered after a fateful expedition to the enigmatic Marabar Caves. Following a mysterious incident inside one of the caves, Adela Quested accuses Dr. Aziz of assault. This accusation instantly ignites the deep-seated prejudice, anger, and distrust inherent in the colonial system. The subsequent trial becomes a dramatic focal point, transforming a personal interaction into a symbol of the unbridgeable chasm separating the two nations.

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Series Title

Novel

Call Number

823 FOR a

Publisher

New York : Oxford University., 2009

Collation

135 hlm.: ilus.; 13 x 20 cm

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-0-194-79271-4

Classification

823

Content Type

text

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Edition

1

Subject(s)

Colonialism / British Raj
Race Relations / Prejudice
Cultural Tension
Justice and Injustice
Simplified Classic Reader

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