{"product_id":"the-spoilt-child-9781513134758","title":"The Spoilt Child","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cblockquote\u003eThe Spoilt Child (1893) is a novel by Peary Chand Mitra, considered one of the first written in plainspoken, accessible Bengali. Educated by a private tutor and later in a proper school, Matilall grows up to be an unruly young man. He is arrested and beaten by a notorious police officer for no reason other than his reputation. \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormat\u003c\/strong\u003e: Hardback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLength\u003c\/strong\u003e: 190 pages\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublication date\u003c\/strong\u003e: 15 February 2022\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher\u003c\/strong\u003e: West Margin Press\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Spoilt Child (1893) is a novel by Peary Chand Mitra, originally published as Alaler Gharer Dulal under the pseudonym Tek Chand Thakur. It is considered one of the first written in plainspoken, accessible Bengali, and has been translated by G. D. Oswell. The novel revolves around Matilall, a spoilt child who has been indulged in every possible way from his boyhood. He is self-willed and often says outrageous things, causing distress to his neighbours. Despite being educated by a private tutor and later in a proper school, Matilall's wild ways lead him to associate with the wrong crowd of boys. One day, after leaving school, he is arrested and beaten by a notorious police officer for no reason other than his reputation. Put on trial, his life is saved by his tutor Thakchacha, who bravely testifies on his behalf. However, Matilall's trials are far from over, as he faces further challenges and struggles in his life.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Spoilt Child is a classic of Bengali literature that has been reimagined for modern readers. With a beautifully designed cover and professionally typeset manuscript, this edition provides a glimpse into the world of nineteenth-century Indian literature. Peary Chand Mitra's writing is known for its vivid portrayal of characters and their struggles, and The Spoilt Child is no exception. The novel explores themes of wealth, privilege, and the consequences of spoiling a child. Through Matilall's journey, readers are reminded of the importance of discipline, responsibility, and the value of education. The Spoilt Child is a testament to the power of literature to engage, inspire, and challenge readers, and it remains an essential work of nineteenth-century Indian literature.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDimension\u003c\/strong\u003e: 203 x 127 (mm)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/strong\u003e: 9781513134758\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Peary Chand Mitra","offers":[{"title":"Hardback","offer_id":44098894889210,"sku":"9781513134758","price":11.88,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0522\/4297\/2845\/products\/1669984884310_book.jpg?v=1670313659","url":"https:\/\/shulphink.com\/products\/the-spoilt-child-9781513134758","provider":"Shulph Ink","version":"1.0","type":"link"}