The Invisibles by Zia Jaffrey

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The Invisibles by Zia Jaffrey

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Zusammenfassung

This is an exploration of eunuchs ("hijras") in Indian culture - who they are, why the subject is taboo and why their history is hidden. The book traces the traditions of eunuchs through layers of Hindu, Muslim and British history and through talking to the eunuchs themselves.

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The Invisibles by Zia Jaffrey

A fascinating and hilarious search for the truth about India's eunuchs, revealing the lives and rituals of this subculture and giving us an enthralling portrait of India along the way.

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ISBN 13 9780297840992
ISBN 10 0297840991
Titel The Invisibles
Autor Zia Jaffrey
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Bindungsart Paperback
Verlag Orion Publishing Co
Erscheinungsjahr 1997-07-14
Seitenanzahl 296
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