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Mahatma Gandhi

Hind Swaraj

Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1909

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Hind Swaraj by Mahatma Gandhi, published in 1909, critiques British colonial control in India, urging Indians to reject British customs and laws in favor of traditional Indian ways. Through a dialogue between a Reader and the Editor, Gandhi advocates for nonviolent resistance, or Satyagraha, as the path to independence. Although initially banned by the British, the book was later published in English in 1912 and again in 1938, bolstering the Indian independence movement.

Reviews & Readership

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Mahatma Gandhi's Hind Swaraj is lauded for its profound arguments on self-rule and critique of modern civilization, offering deep insights into Gandhi's philosophy of non-violence. However, some critics find its idealism impractical and its historical context outdated for contemporary issues. Overall, it remains a seminal text for understanding Gandhian thought and India's independence movement.

Who should read this

Who Should Read Hind Swaraj?

A reader who enjoys Mahatma Gandhi's Hind Swaraj is likely interested in anti-colonial literature, political philosophy, and nonviolent resistance. Comparable works include Henry David Thoreau's Walden and Leo Tolstoy's The Kingdom of God Is Within You. This reader appreciates historical and ideological insights into social and political reform.

RecommendedReading Age

18+years

Book Details

Themes

Values/Ideas: Truth & Lies

Topics

Politics / Government

Religion / Spirituality

Education

Genre

Education

Philosophy

Indian Literature

Period

Asian Literature