The Hindu Wife

The Hindu Wife: Or The Enchanted Fruit is a novel written by Raj Lakshi Debi in 1876. The book is set in colonial India and tells the story of a young Hindu woman named Kamala who is married off to a wealthy merchant named Raghunath. Kamala is a devout Hindu and is deeply committed to her religion. However, Raghunath is a modern man who has adopted Western values and is not interested in traditional Hindu rituals and practices.Kamala struggles to adapt to her new life and is torn between her loyalty to her husband and her devotion to her religion. She is also haunted by the memory of her childhood sweetheart, who she was forced to leave behind when she got married. As the story progresses, Kamala becomes increasingly disillusioned with her life and begins to question her beliefs and values.The novel explores themes of tradition versus modernity, the role of women in society, and the clash of cultures in colonial India. It also highlights the challenges faced by Hindu women in a patriarchal society and the struggles they face in balancing their personal beliefs with the expectations of their families and communities.Overall, The Hindu Wife: Or The Enchanted Fruit is a thought-provoking and insightful novel that provides a glimpse into the lives of Hindu women in colonial India. It is a must-read for anyone interested in Indian literature and culture.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.