The Village in the Jungle

Autori

• Leonard Woolf

Parametri

• 182 pagine
• 7 ore di lettura

• Classici
• Mappe e viaggi
• Narrativa
• Prosa storica
• Turismo / Viaggi

Maggiori informazioni sul libro

Written from the indigenous perspective, this groundbreaking novel immerses readers in the life of a rural Sri Lankan village, Beddagama, comprised of simple mud huts. It explores the spiritual beliefs and daily struggles of its inhabitants, who face oppression from money-lenders and village elders. As themes of lust and greed unfold, a tragic chain of events leads to the downfall of Silindu's family, highlighting the harsh realities of their existence. The author, Leonard Woolf, was a notable figure in literature, married to Virginia Woolf.

Lingua: Inglese

Pubblicato: 2014

(In brossura)