Publisher's Synopsis
Songs From Prison: Translations Of Indian Lyrics Made In Jail is a book by Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, also known as Mahatma Gandhi. The book is a collection of poems and songs that were written by Indian freedom fighters who were imprisoned during the struggle for independence from British rule. Gandhi, who was also imprisoned several times during this period, translated these songs from their original languages into English. The book includes lyrics from various Indian languages such as Hindi, Gujarati, Bengali, and Marathi. The themes of the songs range from patriotism and nationalism to love and devotion. The book also includes an introduction by Gandhi, where he explains the importance of music in the Indian independence movement and how these songs helped to unite and inspire the people. Songs From Prison: Translations Of Indian Lyrics Made In Jail provides a unique glimpse into the cultural and political landscape of India during the early 20th century. It is a valuable resource for those interested in Indian history, literature, and music, as well as those who seek inspiration from the struggles of those who fought for freedom and justice.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.
