Description
Shashi Deshpande's debut novel, Roots and Shadows, delves into the profound inner turmoil of Indu, a woman grappling with her identity in a patriarchal and tradition-bound society. As Indu navigates the complexities of marriage and family, she confronts suffocating expectations and embarks on a quest for self-discovery and freedom. The narrative masterfully intertwines past and present, exploring how deeply ingrained societal norms and personal history shape one's sense of self. Through Indu's journey, Deshpande offers a poignant examination of feminine sensibility, the struggle for autonomy, and the search for reconciliation in a world of rigid conventions.
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paperback
Vantage Press
Published Jan 1, 1983
216 pages
ISBN: 9780861312870
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First Published
1983
Language
eng
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