Hilda

Hilda: A Story of Calcutta is a novel written by Sara Jeannette Duncan in 1898. The novel is set in the colonial city of Calcutta, India, during the late 19th century. The story follows the life of the protagonist, Hilda Howe, a young Canadian woman who travels to India with her father to escape a scandal back home. Hilda's father is a high-ranking British official in India, and Hilda is quickly introduced to the social circles of the British colonial elite. Despite her initial discomfort with the colonial lifestyle and the oppressive heat of Calcutta, Hilda becomes enamored with the exotic beauty of India and the people she meets there. The novel explores themes of colonialism, gender roles, and cultural clash as Hilda navigates her way through the complex social hierarchy of British India. She becomes involved in a romantic relationship with an Indian man named Sahib, which causes scandal and disapproval among the British community. As the story unfolds, Hilda must confront the prejudices and biases of her own society and decide where her loyalties lie. The novel is a poignant portrayal of the complexities of colonialism and the clash between different cultures and ways of life.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.