Description
As twilight gathers, a small group of children persuades their mother to let them play outside—on the condition that they remain within the safe boundary of the veranda. In this intimate, quietly suspenseful world, a young boy who longs to be seen and valued tests the limits of attention, imagination, and belonging, trying to turn ordinary moments into something that matters to the adults and siblings around him. Woven through the play are themes of childhood innocence, the hunger for recognition, and the subtle power dynamics within a family. With Anita Desai’s signature lyrical sensitivity and psychological acuity, the story captures how games can become a mirror for desire, vulnerability, and the fragile hope of being understood.
Available Editions
paperback
Penguin (Non-Classics)
Published May 26, 1983
144 pages
ISBN: 9780140053487
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First Published
1980
Language
eng
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