Publisher's Synopsis
Behind The Bungalow is a novel written by Edward Hamilton Aitken and published in 1911. The story is set in India during the colonial period and follows the life of a young British officer named Captain Frank Mayne. Mayne is stationed in a remote bungalow in the Indian jungle, where he becomes embroiled in a complex web of relationships with the local Indian population, his fellow British officers, and his own personal demons.As Mayne navigates the challenges of his new surroundings, he becomes increasingly aware of the injustices and inequalities of the colonial system. He develops a deep empathy for the Indian people and begins to question his own role in the British Empire.Throughout the novel, Aitken explores themes of imperialism, racism, and identity, and offers a nuanced portrayal of the complex relationships between colonizer and colonized. The book is notable for its vivid descriptions of the Indian landscape and its sensitive treatment of Indian culture and religion.Overall, Behind The Bungalow is a thought-provoking and engaging novel that offers a unique perspective on the colonial experience in India.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
