Life and Letters of Toru Dutt (Classic Reprint)

Life and Letters of Toru Dutt offers a concise, scholarship‑driven portrait of a remarkable 19th‑century writer and her world.

This edition gathers biographical details, personal letters, and key writings to illuminate Toru Dutt’s life, influences, and the enduring impact of her work.

The book traces her family background, education, travels, and translations, while situating her in the literary and cultural milieu of India, England, and France. It also presents selections from her correspondence, revealing her thoughts, friendships, and the daily realities of her era. Readers will find context for her interests in French and English literature, Sanskrit study, and her affection for poetry and letters.

• A flowing narrative drawn from family sources and published letters
• Insight into Toru Dutt’s reading, translations, and cross‑cultural influences
• A window into 19th‑century Bengal, diaspora life, and intellectual circles
• An accessible reference for readers of biography, literary history, and letters

Ideal for readers of literary biography, Indian literary history, and those curious about Toru Dutt’s life and letters.