Description
This collection offers a poignant literary glimpse into the tumultuous early decades of independent India, a period marked by displacement, dissolution, and widespread poverty in the wake of Partition. Drawing on a rich tapestry of Indian folktales, French existentialism, and the radical spirit of the Bengali Hungryalist movement, these stories delve into the human condition amidst profound societal change. The narrative explores themes of identity, loss, and the search for meaning in a rapidly transforming landscape. Through evocative prose, the author captures the raw emotions and complex realities faced by individuals navigating a newly independent nation.
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paperback
Seagull Books
Published Jan 1, 2022
150 pages
ISBN: 9781803090795
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First Published
2022
Language
eng
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