Tara: A Mahratta Tale by Meadows Taylor
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"Tara: A Mahratta Tale" by Meadows Taylor is a historical novel written in the late 19th century. The story explores the life of a young Brahmin girl named Tara, living in India during a time when she faces societal challenges and personal struggles after becoming a widow at a young age. The tale delves into themes of duty, spirituality, and tradition, set against the backdrop of Mahratta culture and the complexities of
familial expectations. The opening of the novel introduces us to Tara and her family life, highlighting her beauty, her relationship with her parents, particularly her father, Vyas Shastree, who is a learned Brahmin with a deep commitment to his religious duties. As Tara prepares for a visit to the temple with her mother, we understand the weight of her mourning status as a widow and the societal pressures surrounding her. The narrative paints a vivid picture of Tara's inner conflict between societal expectations and her personal aspirations, setting the stage for her eventual transformation into a priestess. This beginning establishes not only Tara’s character but also the rich cultural and spiritual environment of the Deccan region of India, inviting readers into a profound exploration of identity and faith. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Taylor, Meadows, 1808-1876 |
|---|---|
| Title | Tara: A Mahratta Tale |
| Credits |
Produced by sp1nd, Moti Ben-Ari and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 76.2 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | PR: Language and Literatures: English literature |
| Subject | India -- History -- 1526-1765 -- Fiction |
| Subject | Maratha (Indic people) -- History -- Fiction |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 45430 |
| ISBN (HTML) | 979-8-238-45430-6 |
| Release Date | Apr 18, 2014 |
| Last Update | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 655 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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