The Far Pavilions
The Far Pavilions by M. M. Kaye is a reprint edition published by Macmillan on January 15, 1997. This novel, spanning 957 pages, presents a sweeping epic set in 19th-century India, beginning in the foothills of the Himalayas. It follows the journey of a young Indian-born orphan raised in England who returns to India, where he encounters cultural divides and falls in love with an Indian princess.
Readers will find a rich narrative that intertwines themes of love and war, exploring the complexities of identity and belonging. The story captures the vibrant tapestry of life in India during this era, delving into the historical context and the emotional struggles faced by its characters. With its focus on romance and cultural challenges, The Far Pavilions offers a profound exploration of the human experience against a backdrop of historical events.
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This sweeping epic set in 19th-century India begins in the foothills of the towering Himalayas and follows a young Indian-born orphan as he’s raised in England and later returns to India where he falls in love with an Indian princess and struggles with cultural divides.
The Far Pavilions is itself a Himalayan achievement, a book we hate to see come to an end. It is a passionate, triumphant story that excites us, fills us with joy, move us to tears, satisfies us deeply, and helps us remember just what it is we want most from a novel.
M.M. Kaye’s masterwork is a vast, rich and vibrant tapestry of love and war that ranks with the greatest panoramic sagas of modern fiction, moving the famed literary critic Edmond Fuller to write: “Were Miss Kaye to produce no other book, The Far Pavilions might stand as a lasting accomplishment in a single work comparable to Margaret Mitchell’s achievement in Gone With the Wind.”
Adapted into the 1984 miniseries starring Ben Cross, Amy Irving, Omar Sharif, and Christopher Lee; and into the 2005 stage musical with music composed by Philip Henderson.
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