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The Femme Fatale in ArtJules Verne's Extraordinary Indian JourneyCity Country Culture
In 1880, French writer Jules Verne published The Steam House, inspired by the landscapes and culture of northern India, a country he had never seen, which also portrayed the harsh realities of British colonialism. The novel narrates the duel between a fictional British colonel, Edward Munro, and real life rebel fighter, Nana Sahib.
Country
France
Year
2021