 First edition | |
| Author | John Masters |
|---|---|
| Language | English |
| Publisher | Michael Joseph |
Publication date | December 1951 |
| Publication place | United Kingdom |
| Media type | Print (Hardback & Paperback) |
| Pages | 381 pp |
| OCLC | 2067032 |
Nightrunners of Bengal is the title of the first novel by John Masters. It is a work of historical fiction set against the background of the Indian Rebellion of 1857. It was published in 1951 in the United Kingdom by Michael Joseph, London, and in the United States (also 1951) by the Viking Press, New York.[1]
The novel at first attracted criticism from reviewers, who objected to the depiction of Indians and what they perceived as overly graphic descriptions of acts of violence. However, it was made the American Literary Guild's Book of the Month on publication, and was widely sold.[2]
- ^ "John Masters and his 'Savage' view of Indian history". Mathrubhumi. Retrieved 19 September 2021.
- ^ Jha, Aditya Mani (8 May 2020). "Remembering the 1857 uprising: Portraits of resistance". @businessline. Retrieved 19 September 2021.