Confessions of a Thug (novel)
| Author | Philip Meadows Taylor |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Genre | Novel |
Publication date | 1839 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 552 pp |
Confessions of a Thug is an English novel written by Philip Meadows Taylor in 1839 based on the Thuggee cult in British India.[1][2] Ameer Ali, the anti-hero protagonist of Confessions of a Thug, was said to be based on a real Thug called Syeed Amir Ali (or Feringhea), whom the author was acquainted with.[3]
Confessions of a Thug went on to become a bestseller in 19th century Britain.
Plot
This book is a tale of crime and retribution, set in 1832 in India. The story lays bare the practices of the Thugs, or deceivers as they were called, who murdered travellers for money and valuables. This work was originally published in 1839 and reprinted in 1873.
See also
References
- ^ Poovey, Mary (2004-01-01). "Ambiguity and Historicism: Interpreting Confessions of a Thug". Narrative. 12 (1): 3–21. doi:10.1353/nar.2003.0025. ISSN 1538-974X.
- ^ "The SF Site Featured Review: Confessions of a Thug". www.sfsite.com. Retrieved 2016-04-02.
- ^ Taylor, Meadows (July 1918), "The Confessions of a Thug", The American Journal of Sociology, 24 (1): 115, doi:10.1086/212883
External links
- Imperial deceivers, The Guardian
- Scanned book at Google Books
- Confessions of a Thug at Google Books
- Confessions of a Thug at Project Gutenberg
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