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"Silliman’s social and cultural history is a great way to celebrate both a community and a city with a rich and cosmopolitan heritage... Minority histories are critical to the story of India, and that is one reason why the book is important." * The Hindu *

Table of Contents
viii Acknowledgements 1 Preface Narratives of Diaspora 11 Introduction Indian and Colonial Frames 25 Farha Crossing Borders, Maintaining Boundaries 57 Mary Coming Home to the Mount of Olives 99 Flower Meeting India at the Midnight Hour 139 Jael Indian Portrait, Jewish Frame 165 Conclusion Dwelling in Travelling 189 References 195 Index

Jewish Portraits Indian Frames Womens Narratives

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      Publisher: Seagull Books London Ltd
      Publication Date: 13/09/2022
      ISBN13: 9780857429919, 978-0857429919
      ISBN10: 0857429914
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      Gender studies: women and girls

      Description

      Book Synopsis


      Trade Review
      "Silliman’s social and cultural history is a great way to celebrate both a community and a city with a rich and cosmopolitan heritage... Minority histories are critical to the story of India, and that is one reason why the book is important." * The Hindu *

      Table of Contents
      viii Acknowledgements 1 Preface Narratives of Diaspora 11 Introduction Indian and Colonial Frames 25 Farha Crossing Borders, Maintaining Boundaries 57 Mary Coming Home to the Mount of Olives 99 Flower Meeting India at the Midnight Hour 139 Jael Indian Portrait, Jewish Frame 165 Conclusion Dwelling in Travelling 189 References 195 Index

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