Gupta, Tanika
The Empress (Student Editions)
- ISBN 13:
- 9781350190573
- author:
- Gupta, Tanika
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Methuen Drama
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2022
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 19.8 x 12.9 centimetres (0.13 kg
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Drama, General,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Empress by Tanika Gupta is a play that tells the true story of Queen Victoria's relationship with her Indian servant, Abdul Karim, during her Golden Jubilee in 1887. The play explores the experiences of Indian ayahs who came to Britain during the 19th century, weaving together narrative, music, and song to create a unique and captivating story. Set against the backdrop of Queen Victoria's royal residences, the play reveals remarkable unknown stories of 19th-century Britain and charts the growth of Indian nationalism. Through the eyes of Rani Das and Abdul Karim, the play brings to life the private romance that blossomed between the Queen and her 'Munshi', and the surprising affinities that emerged between them. Published as a Methuen Drama Student Edition with commentary and notes by Professor Jane Garnett, this edition offers a fresh perspective on a fascinating period in history.
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