The Life and Letters of Raja Rammohun Roy (Classic Reprint) - Hardcover

Sophia Dobson Collet

 
9780266478775: The Life and Letters of Raja Rammohun Roy (Classic Reprint)

Synopsis

Discover the life of Raja Rammohun Roy through a complete, up‑to‑date portrait built from letters, documents, and careful scholarship.

Rama Roy’s story comes to life in this meticulously edited volume, which combines Collet’s biographical sketch with Roy’s own letters and writings. The edition aims to preserve the original spellings and context while compiling material of lasting interest about the Father of modern India.

  • Learn how Roy’s work across religion, education, and social reform helped shape a new Indian public voice.
  • See how his writings and translations bridged Bengali, Persian, and English audiences in the early 19th century.
  • Explore the efforts that led to the abolition of sati and debates with contemporary religious and political thinkers.
  • Understand the historical backdrop of Bengal and British India through Roy’s life and public activity.
Ideal for readers of modern Indian history, reform movements, and biographies that connect personal courage with public change.

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