Confessions of A Thug

Confessions of A Thug

Author:

Philip Meadows Taylor

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PRINTS PUBLICATIONS PVT LTD

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Publisher

PRINTS PUBLICATIONS PVT LTD
Publication Year 2025
ISBN-13

9788197819483
ISBN-10 8197819483
Binding

Paperback
Number of Pages 592 Pages
Language (English)
Dimensions (Cms) 22 x 14 x 3.5
Weight (grms) 644

Confessions of a Thug (1839) by Philip Meadows Taylor is a historical novel that explores the life of Ameer Ali, a member of the Thuggee cult in 19th-century India. The novel is based on real confessions of captured Thugs, who practiced ritualistic murder in devotion to the goddess Kali. Through vivid storytelling, it offers a gripping narrative of betrayal, loyalty, and survival, while shedding light on colonial perceptions of Indian society and crime during the British era.

Philip Meadows Taylor

Philip Meadows Taylor was a British colonial official and author, born in 1808, best known for his novel Confessions of a Thug (1839). The book is a fictionalized account of the Thuggee cult in India, notorious for their ritualistic murders. Taylor's detailed portrayal of the Thugs and their criminal activities helped raise awareness of the issue during British rule. His works often reflect his deep engagement with Indian culture and history, making him an important figure in 19th-century British literature.
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