
Vidyasagar
The Life and After-life of an Eminent Indian
Brian A. Hatcher(Author)
Routledge India (Publisher)
1st Edition
Published on 9. May 2016
Book
Hardback
208 pages
978-1-138-14324-1 (ISBN)
Description
This book offers a new interpretation of the life and legacy of the Indian reformer and intellectual, Ishvarchandra Vidyasagar (1820-91).
Drawing upon autobiography, biography, secondary criticism and a range of Vidyasagar's original writings in Bengali, the book interrogates the role of history, memory and controversy, and emphasises the key challenge of pinning down the identity of an enigmatic and multi-faceted figure. By examining lesser-known works of Vidyasagar (including several pseudonymous and posthumous works) alongside the evidence of his public career, the author calls attention to the colonial transformation of intellectual and social life, the nature of life writing, the limits of standard biographies and the problem of modern Indian identity as such.
Based on decades of research and an original perspective, this book will be especially useful to scholars of modern Indian history, biographical studies, comparative literature and those interested in Bengal.
Drawing upon autobiography, biography, secondary criticism and a range of Vidyasagar's original writings in Bengali, the book interrogates the role of history, memory and controversy, and emphasises the key challenge of pinning down the identity of an enigmatic and multi-faceted figure. By examining lesser-known works of Vidyasagar (including several pseudonymous and posthumous works) alongside the evidence of his public career, the author calls attention to the colonial transformation of intellectual and social life, the nature of life writing, the limits of standard biographies and the problem of modern Indian identity as such.
Based on decades of research and an original perspective, this book will be especially useful to scholars of modern Indian history, biographical studies, comparative literature and those interested in Bengal.
Reviews / Votes
'In this innovative work, Hatcher attempts not so much a biography of Vidyasagar as an insightful reading of extant biographies.' - Amiya P. Sen, Head, Department of History and Culture, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi'Hatcher's stunning exploration makes this important monograph both biographical and historiographical.' - A. R. Venkatachalapathy, Madras Institute of Development Studies, Chennai
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 216 mm
Width: 138 mm
Weight
453 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-14324-1 (9781138143241)
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Brian Hatcher is Professor and Packard Chair of Theology, Department of Religion, Tufts University, Medford, USA.
Content
Glossary. Introduction. 1. The Life and the Stories 2. Akhiladdin's Song 3. Man in Motion 4. The Stuff of Legends 5. Salty Water 6. A Tale of Two Pandits. Conclusion. Bibliography. About the Author. Index.