{"product_id":"the-empress-9781350190573","title":"The Empress","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Empress is a play that blends the true story of Queen Victoria's relationship with her Indian servant Abdul Karim with the experiences of Indian ayahs who came to Britain during the 19th century, uncovering unknown stories of 19th-century Britain and charting the growth of Indian nationalism and the romantic proclivities of one of Britain's most surprising monarchs. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Paperback \/ softback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 152 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 24 March 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: Bloomsbury Publishing PLC\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eQueen Victoria's Golden Jubilee, celebrated in 1887, marked a significant milestone in her reign as Queen of the United Kingdom. At Tilbury Docks in East London, Rani Das and Abdul Karim, two individuals from India, disembarked after a long journey across the ocean. They faced a society that viewed Rani Das as a second-class citizen, while Abdul Karim forged an extraordinary connection with the aging Queen Victoria, who was captivated by stories of the India she ruled but had never personally experienced. The Empress, a play that blends historical narrative, music, and song, weaves together the true story of Queen Victoria's controversial relationship with her Indian servant and 'Munshi' (teacher), Abdul Karim, with the experiences of Indian ayahs who came to Britain during the 19th century. Through a captivating blend of personal romance and world history, the play unfolds across various royal residences, offering contrasting perspectives and surprising connections. It uncovers hidden stories of 19th-century Britain and traces the growth of Indian nationalism, as well as the romantic inclinations of one of Britain's most surprising monarchs. Originally premiered at Stratford-upon-Avon's RSC in 2013, The Empress is now available as a Methuen Drama Student Edition, featuring commentary and notes by Professor Jane Garnett from Wadham College, University of Oxford, UK.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 198 x 129 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781350190573\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TanikaGupta","offers":[{"title":"Paperback \/ softback","offer_id":44094167089402,"sku":"9781350190573","price":9.38,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1648206429517_book.jpg?v=1648225963","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-empress-9781350190573","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}