A Bayard From Bengal Being some account of the Magnificent and Spanking Career of Chunder Bindabun Bhosh,...(Paperback, F. Anstey)
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Chunder Bindabun Bhosh, the main character, is a Bengali man who aspires to break free from the limitations imposed by colonial society and rise to prominence in British India. Despite facing numerous obstacles and prejudices, Chunder embarks on a series of misadventures, often involving mistaken identities, social faux pas, and absurd situations.The novel humorously chronicles Chunder's attempts to navigate the complexities of colonial society, his interactions with British officials and Indian elites, and his efforts to assert his own agency and identity in a world dominated by colonial power dynamics.