Rajmohan's Wife
Rajmohan's Wife
Fiction | Novel | Adult | Published in 1864
Book Brief
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Novel • Fiction
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Historical Fiction•
Indian LiteratureBengal, India • 1860s
1864
Rupa & Co
Adult
15+ years
Super Short Summary
Rajmohan's Wife by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay follows Matangini, a young woman, as she navigates the challenges of loyalty, societal expectations, and moral dilemmas in 19th-century Bengal. The novel explores themes of love, duty, and the strength of a person's character amidst personal and social conflicts.
Mysterious
Suspenseful
Melancholic
Romantic
Dark
Reviews & Readership
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Review Roundup
Rajmohan's Wife by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay is praised for its historical significance as one of the first Indian novels in English. Readers appreciate its exploration of social issues and vivid portrayal of 19th-century Bengal. However, some find its narrative style dated and character development lacking. Overall, it remains a notable work for literary enthusiasts and historians.
Who Should Read Rajmohan's Wife?
A reader who appreciates Rajmohan's Wife by Bankim Chandra Chattopadhyay would likely enjoy Victorian-era literature with social and cultural themes, similar to Wuthering Heights by Emily Brontë and Pride and Prejudice by Jane Austen. This reader values complex characters and the exploration of societal norms.
796 ratings
Loved it
Mixed feelings
Not a fan
125
Novel • Fiction
•
Historical Fiction•
Indian LiteratureBengal, India • 1860s
1864
Rupa & Co
Adult
15+ years
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