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NIL DURPAN IBD

NABU PRESS
09 / 2011
9781245725972
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Sinopsis

'Nil Durpan, or the Indigo Planting Mirror' is a powerful Bengali play written by Dinabandhu Mitra in 1860. Translated into English by James Long, it vividly portrays the plight of indigo farmers under the oppressive indigo planters during the British Raj. The play ignited significant public discourse and contributed to the Indigo Revolt in Bengal.This historical drama highlights the social injustice, exploitation, and resistance prevalent in colonial India. Through compelling characters and a gripping narrative, 'Nil Durpan' exposes the brutal realities faced by Indian peasants, making it a poignant commentary on the human cost of colonialism. This edition preserves the original translation, offering readers a direct connection to a pivotal moment in Indian history and literature. A crucial work for understanding the socio-political landscape of 19th-century Bengal and the ongoing struggle for justice.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work was reproduced from the original artifact, and remains as true to the original work as possible. Therefore, you will see the original copyright references, library stamps (as most of these works have been housed in our most important libraries around the world), and other notations in the work.This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.As a reproduction of a historical artifact, this work may contain missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

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