Review:
" Dhan Gopal Mukerji' s Caste and Outcaste has long stood alone, a rare early 20th century testimony by a perceptive intellectual about his life in India and America. The reprint benefits greatly from the fine introduction by historian Gordon Chang and an elegant, thought-provoking essay by anthropologists Akhil Gupta and Purnima Mankekar. Mukerji' s life and work are made meaningful once again." -- Karen Leonard, University of California at Irvine, author of The South Asian Americans
" A fascinating insight into the Asian-American world of the last century. Dhan Gopal Mukerji was a genuine pioneer, and his career brims with portents for the generation of Asian-American writers that is now coming into its own." -- Amitav Ghosh, Queen' s College, CUNY, author of "The Glass Palace" and "In an Antique Land"
" This is a quirky and fascinating book-- brilliant and exasperating in equal measure-- which gives one a unique insight into theexperience of an Indian immigrant to the U.S. in the early 20th century, but which also addresses in many essential respects the experience of immigrants everywhere." -- Vikram Seth, author of "A Suitable Boy" and "The Golden Gate"
" Dhan Gopal Mukerji' s "Caste and Outcaste" has long stood alone, a rare early 20th century testimony by a perceptive intellectual about his life in India and America. The reprint benefits greatly from the fine introduction by historian Gordon Chang and an elegant, thought-provoking essay by anthropologists Akhil Gupta and Purnima Mankekar. Mukerji' s life and work are made meaningful once again." -- Karen Leonard, University of California at Irvine, author of "The South Asian Americans"
"This is a quirky and fascinating bookbrilliant and exasperating in equal measurewhich gives one a unique insight into theexperience of an Indian immigrant to the U.S. in the early 20th century, but which also addresses in many essential respects the experience of immigrants everywhere."Vikram Seth, author of "A Suitable Boy" and "The Golden Gate""
"Dhan Gopal Mukerji's "Caste and Outcaste" has long stood alone, a rare early 20th century testimony by a perceptive intellectual about his life in India and America. The reprint benefits greatly from the fine introduction by historian Gordon Chang and an elegant, thought-provoking essay by anthropologists Akhil Gupta and Purnima Mankekar. Mukerji's life and work are made meaningful once again."Karen Leonard, University of California at Irvine, author of "The South Asian Americans""
""Caste and Outcast" offers a fascinating glimpse into the life and times of a very early and seemingly reluctant Indian immigrant to America.""Literate World""
"A fascinating insight into the Asian-American world of the last century. Dhan Gopal Mukerji was a genuine pioneer, and his career brims with portents for the generation of Asian-American writers that is now coming into its own."--Amitav Ghosh, Queen's College, CUNY, author of The Glass Palace and In an Antique Land
"This is a quirky and fascinating book--brilliant and exasperating in equal measure--which gives one a unique insight into theexperience of an Indian immigrant to the U.S. in the early 20th century, but which also addresses in many essential respects the experience of immigrants everywhere."--Vikram Seth, author of A Suitable Boy and The Golden Gate
"Dhan Gopal Mukerji's Caste and Outcaste has long stood alone, a rare early 20th century testimony by a perceptive intellectual about his life in India and America. The reprint benefits greatly from the fine introduction by historian Gordon Chang and an elegant, thought-provoking essay by anthropologists Akhil Gupta and Purnima Mankekar. Mukerji's life and work are made meaningful once again."--Karen Leonard, University of California at Irvine, author of The South Asian Americans
Synopsis:
Dhan Gopal Mukerji (1890-1936) holds the distinction of being the first South Asian immigrant to have a successful career in the United States as a man of letters. As the author of two dozen published volumes of poetry, drama, fiction, social commentary, philosophy, translations and children's stories, Mukerji was a pivotal figure in the transmission and interpretation of Indian traditions to Americans in the first several decades of the 20th century. This reissue of his classic autobiography "Caste and Outcast", with a new introduction and afterword, seeks to revitalize interest in Mukerji and his work and to contribute to the exploration of the South Asian experience in America. Originally published in 1923, this book is an exercise in both cultural translation and cultural critique. In the first half of the book, Mukerji draws upon his early experiences as a Bengali Brahmin in India, hoping to convey to readers "an intimate impression of eastern life"; the second half describes Mukerji's coming to America and his experiences as a student, worker, and activist in California.
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