The Further Side Of Silence (1916)

By Hugh Clifford

Book Overview

The Further Side of Silence is a novel written by Hugh Charles Clifford and originally published in 1916. The story is set in British Malaya during the early 20th century and follows the life of a British colonial administrator named Arthur Brooke. Brooke is a man who has always lived his life by the book, following the strict rules and regulations of his position. However, when he falls in love with a young Malay woman named Siti, he begins to question his beliefs and values.As Brooke becomes more involved with Siti, he begins to see the world through her eyes and starts to understand the struggles and injustices faced by the Malay people under British rule. This newfound perspective puts him at odds with his fellow colonial administrators and causes him to question his own role in the system.The novel explores themes of colonialism, race relations, and the struggle for identity in a rapidly changing world. It is a poignant and thought-provoking story that offers a unique perspective on the complexities of life in colonial Malaya.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1437327559
• ISBN13: 9781437327557
• Release Date: November 2008
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 424 Pages
• Weight: 1.24 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.0" x 9.0"