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by Philip Meadows Taylor

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  • PublisherPrints Publications Pvt Ltd
  • ISBN-139788197819483
  • BindingPaper back
  • Pages592
  • LanguageEnglish

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Publisher Prints Publications Pvt Ltd
ISBN-13 9788197819483
Binding Paper back
Number of Pages 592 Pages
Language English
Dimension (Inches) 5.5''*8.5''
Weight (Grams) 644
Subject Classic Fiction
Category Fiction

Confessions of a Thug (1839)  is a historical novel that explores the life of Ameer Ali, a member of the Thuggee cult in 19th-century India. The novel is based on real confessions of captured Thugs, who practiced ritualistic murder in devotion to the goddess Kali. Through vivid storytelling, it offers a gripping narrative of betrayal, loyalty, and survival, while shedding light on colonial perceptions of Indian society and crime during the British era.

Philip Meadows Taylor

Philip Meadows Taylor was a British colonial official and author, born in 1808, best known for his novel Confessions of a Thug (1839). The book is a fictionalized account of the Thuggee cult in India, notorious for their ritualistic murders. Taylor's detailed portrayal of the Thugs and their criminal activities helped raise awareness of the issue during British rule. His works often reflect his deep engagement with Indian culture and history, making him an important figure in 19th-century British literature.

                       Contents
Preface                                     10
Introduction                             12
Confessions of a Thug           23
Conclusion                              579
 

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