London: Macmillan, 1980. First Edition. Hard Cover. Near Fine,/Fine. Octavo in tan cloth with gilt lettering to spine, 123 pages including index. Scott's novels constitute a unique record of life in the Raj among Indians and Anglo-Indians during the period leading up to Independence for India and Pakistan in 1947. Swinden's exploration focuses on the Raj Quartet and Scott's other novels from 'Johnnie Sahib' to the Booker Prize winning 'Staying On'. A tight, bright copy.

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Bookseller: Sad Paradise Books (AU)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 1707188
Title: Paul Scott: Images of India
Author: Swinden, Patrick
Format/Binding: Hard Cover
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine,
Jacket Condition: Fine
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: First Edition
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0333277406
ISBN 13: 9780333277409
Publisher: Macmillan
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1980
Keywords: India Literary Criticism
Bookseller catalogs: Literature;

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