About the book
In The Day of the Scorpion, Scott draws us deeper in to his epic of India at the close of World War II. With force and subtlety, he recreates both private ambition and perversity, and the politics of an entire subcontinent at a turning point in history.
As the scorpian, encircled by a ring of fire, will sting itself to death, so does the British raj hasten its own destruction when threatened by the flames of Indian independence. Brutal repression and imprisonment of India's leaders cannot still the cry for home rule. And in the midst of chaos, the English Laytons withdraw from a world they no longer know to seek solace in denial, drink, and madness.
Editions of The Raj Quartet, Volume 2
- Paperback
- ISBN 9780226743417
- EBook
- ISBN 9780226028330
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In The Day of the Scorpion, Scott draws us deeper in to his epic of India at the close of World War II. With force and subtlety, he recreates both private ambition and perversity, and the politics of an entire subcontinent at a turning point in history.
As the scorpian, encircled by a ring of fire, will sting itself to death, so does the British raj hasten its own destruction when threatened by the flames of Indian independence. Brutal repression and imprisonment of India's leaders cannot still the cry for home rule. And in the midst of chaos, the English Laytons withdraw from a world they no longer know to seek solace in denial, drink, and madness.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Raj Quartet, Volume 2 about?
In The Day of the Scorpion, Scott draws us deeper in to his epic of India at the close of World War II. With force and subtlety, he recreates both private ambition and perversity, and the politics of an entire subcontinent at a turning point in history.
As the scorpian, encircled by a ring of fire, will sting itself to death, so does the British raj hasten its own destruction when threatened by the flames of Indian independence. Brutal repression and imprisonment of India's leaders cannot still the cry for home rule. And in the midst of chaos, the English Laytons withdraw from a world they no longer know to seek solace in denial, drink, and madness.
What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in The Raj Quartet, Volume 2?
Fiction > Fiction: literary and general non-genre
Where can I read a sample of The Raj Quartet, Volume 2?
You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780226743417
How long is The Raj Quartet, Volume 2 and how many pages does it have?
The Raj Quartet, Volume 2 has 493 page(s)
Is The Raj Quartet, Volume 2 part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?
Yes it is a part of series Phoenix Fiction
Who is/are the Author/s of the book The Raj Quartet, Volume 2?
Paul Scott
What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?
The Raj Quartet, Volume 2 is available as paperback(ISBN 9780226743417) and ebook(ISBN 9780226028330)