In a Great Man’s House (Masterplots II: Short Story Series, Revised Edition)
At a glance:
- Author: Ruth Prawer
- First Published: 1976
- Type of Plot: Domestic realism
- Time of Work: The 1970's
- Setting: India
- Principal Characters: Khan Sahib, Hamida, Roxana, The girl, Sajid
- Genres: Short fiction, Domestic realism
- Subjects: 1970’s, Husbands, Love or romance, Music or musicians, Oppression, Singing or singers, Greed, India or East Indian people, Weddings
- Locales: India
The Story
In the great man's house, the word of Khan Sahib is law. A renowned musician who attracts listeners, students, and researchers from far and wide, Khan Sahib is the undisputed lord of the house. His wife, Hamida, is torn between her pride in him and her bondage to him. The story opens as Hamida receives a letter from her brother, who resides in the town where she was raised, inviting her to attend his daughter's wedding. When Hamida tells Khan Sahib about this invitation, he rules that she cannot attend the wedding because it will take place at the same time as a music...
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