Autobiography of an Unknown Indian

SPECIFICATION: Publisher : Jaico Publishing House By :  Nirad C. Chaudhuri  (Author), Joe Cameron (Editor) Binding : Paperback Language : English   Edition : 1964 Pages :  580 pages Size : :14 x 3.2 x 21.6 cm ISBN-10 :  8172242875 ISBN-13 :  978-8172242879 DESCRIPTION: Written by a self-confessed Anglophile, Autobiography of An Unknown Indian is a witty and endearing account of Nirad C. Chaudhuri's life. The book delves into the mind of the author as he takes his readers down memory lane to a pre-independence India. Written in a sarcastic manner that takes potshots at both Indian as well as British cultures, this book is one of the early works of Indian literature written in English. The book offers an authentic peek into the way India functioned during the last days of British rule. It draws various incidents from the author's life and lets us understand his views on life gained from his different experiences. Born into an educated Bengali household, the author led a life where