num_pages: 232
description: This is Ruswa's masterful retelling of the life of a courtesan of Lucknow, a woman of culture, charm and wit. As well as a poet, dancer and singer. Rich in historical detail, the novel captures the spirit of old Lucknow and its elegant decadence.
language: English
title: Umrao Jan Ada: The Courtesan of Lucknow
titlecomplete: Umrao Jan Ada: The Courtesan of Lucknow
genres: Classics, Indian Literature, India, Novels, Historical Fiction, Poetry, Literature, Fiction, Womens
ratings_count: 1047
publisher: ORIENT PAPERBACKS