Description
Set in late 19th-century India, this poignant novella explores the profound loneliness of Charulata, a young housewife confined to her opulent home. Her days are filled with an aching solitude, finding solace only in books and the fleeting beauty of the garden. When her husband's cousin arrives, a spark of intellectual and emotional connection ignites, offering a glimpse of escape from her gilded cage. This evocative narrative delves into themes of isolation, unspoken desires, and the yearning for companionship amidst societal constraints.
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paperback
Random House
Published Apr 17, 2025
88 pages
ISBN: 9781837310685
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First Published
1971
Language
eng
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