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   The Siege of Krishnapur

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   J.G. Farrell 

   

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   In 'The Siege of Krishnapur' by J.G. Farrell, the story is set during the Great Mutiny of 1857 where an outpost of the British Empire comes under siege, leading to a clash between rationalism and spirituality, and the erosion of British ideals and way of life. The book focuses on the besieged British characters, depicting their struggle to maintain decorum and standards of behavior amidst deprivation and danger. The narrative explores themes of imperialism, colonialism, and the absurdity of the British justification of their colonial policy.
   

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   historical setting of 1857
   Anyone who has never before visited Krishnapur, and who approaches from the east, is likely to think he has reached the end of his journey a few miles sooner than he expected. While still some distanc...

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