Lakshmi's Footprints and Paisley Patterns: Perspectives on Scoto-Indian Literary and Cultural Interrelations

Lakshmis Footprints and Paisley Patterns: Perspectives on Scoto-Indian Literary and Cultural Interrelationships is a collection of essays that explores the two-century relationship between India and Scotland, covering areas such as nature writing, Scottish missionary movement, and legal systems.

Format: Hardback
Length: 218 pages
Publication date: 06 October 2023
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Lakshmis Footprints and Paisley Patterns: Perspectives on Scoto-Indian Literary and Cultural Interrelationships is a remarkable compilation of essays that delves into the intricate tapestry of India and Scotland's historical relationship, spanning a remarkable two centuries. This comprehensive volume explores a wide range of topics, including nature writing with a special focus on Alexander Hamilton and Patrick Geddes, the formative influence of Scottish Churches College, the disruptions caused by the Disruption Movement in Scotland and Calcutta, the emergence of surveillance literature, the dichotomy between Homeland and Hostland, the interactions between Vidyasagar and Scottish traders, the Scottish missionary movement in Kalimpong, the Scottish war literature, and the interplay between Scottish and Indian legal systems.

While the print edition of this book is not available for purchase in South Asia (including India, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Bhutan), it offers a valuable insight into the complex and multifaceted connections between these two nations. The essays compiled in this collection provide a deep understanding of the cultural, literary, and historical exchanges that have shaped the shared heritage of India and Scotland, highlighting the rich and diverse influences that have contributed to their mutual growth and development.

Whether you are an academic, a historian, a cultural enthusiast, or simply someone with an interest in exploring the crossroads of civilizations, Lakshmis Footprints and Paisley Patterns is a must-read for anyone seeking to deepen their understanding of the Scoto-Indian literary and cultural interrelationships.

Weight: 570g
Dimension: 216 x 138 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781032567433