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The Poet Who Toppled The British Empire

Cautionary Tales with Tim Harford

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Violence, Identity, and Resistance

This chapter explores the violent backlash against women's education and rights in Cambridge, juxtaposing the chaos of social tensions with the journey of a young Indian woman grappling with her identity. It highlights her transformation from admiration of British culture to a resolute resistance against colonial rule, set against the backdrop of personal and societal constraints.

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