The Elephant God
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Who it's for
A good fit for
- Readers who enjoy adventure novels set in British India
- Enthusiasts of colonial-era English popular literature
- Readers interested in the elephant god motif and descriptions of Indian customs
- Readers looking to broaden their reading of public-domain novels on Project Gutenberg
Not a good fit for
- Readers seeking accurate knowledge of Indian religion and history
- Readers who prefer contemporary literary style and fast-paced narrative
- Readers sensitive to colonial-perspective narration
Reading tips
- Gain a basic understanding of the British Raj period first; the story will read more smoothly.
- Distinguish descriptions related to the elephant god from actual knowledge of Indian religion to avoid misreading.
- Read alongside other public-domain India-themed novels to compare similarities and differences in Western perspectives.
- When reading the English original, note period language and colonial expressions and maintain a critical eye.
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About the author
Gordon Casserly (1869–1947) was an Irish writer and an officer in the British Indian Army, born in Dublin in 1869 and died in Sussex, England, in 1947. He served and lived in India and China, and these experiences became an important source for his writing. His nonfiction works Life in an Indian Outpost and The Land of the Boxers or, China under the Allies draw on firsthand observation, recording daily life at colonial outposts and in China during a turbulent era; The Elephant God and The Jungle Girl turn to adventure fiction, appealing to readers through exotic settings and suspenseful plots. His writing thus sits between military memoir and popular adventure story, with themes mostly tied to colonial experience in South and East Asia. Public information on his education and specific military career is limited.
