The Siege of Krishnapur by J. G. Farrell
Set in India during the period of the British Empire, "The Siege of Krishnapur" is a historical novel that explores the events of the 1857 Sepoy Rebellion. The narrative focuses on the British residents of the fictional town of Krishnapur as they endure a prolonged siege by Indian soldiers. The story delves into the psychological, social, and physical challenges faced by the besieged, and the gradual disintegration of their Victorian-era beliefs and lifestyle. The novel is a commentary on the British Empire, colonialism, and the clash of cultures.
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- 19th on D. G. Myers’ 50 Greatest English Language Novels (D. G. Myers)
- 37th on Top 50 Irish Novels (James Joyce Center with The Irish Times)
- 125th on Our Users' Favorite Books of All Time (The Greatest Books Users)
- Ten brilliant authors reveal their all-time classic reads (Women & Home)
- The Modern Library: The Two Hundred Best Novels in English Since 1950 (The Modern Library (Book))
- Man Booker Prize (Man Booker Prize)
- 1000 Novels Everyone Must Read (The Guardian)
- 1001 Books You Must Read Before You Die (The Book)
- Harold Bloom's The Western Canon (The Western Canon (Book) by Harold Bloom)