{"product_id":"9780141188256","title":"Exile And The Kingdom","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a collection of short fiction about exile, belonging, and allegiance. Spanning shimmering North African deserts to Brazil’s wild jungles, the stories illuminate what it feels like to be an outsider—even in one’s own country. The intended reader is adults and fans of world literature who relish existential, lyrical prose. The tone is intimate, austere, and humane, inviting reflection rather than easy answers.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eThese tales unfold in story-led, tightly crafted narratives that rely on atmosphere, character, and moral tension to probe questions of identity and loyalty. In translation, the lucid prose preserves the original’s exactness, inviting readers of translated fiction and classic world literature to follow the careful moral terrain. The cast of outsiders includes a Frenchwoman drawn to the difference of North Africa, a mutilated renegade haunted by cruelty at home, a barrel-maker watching his craft decline, a kindly teacher torn between law and life, a modest painter navigating the art world’s pretensions, and a French engineer who discovers a sense of belonging in a distant land.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKey content elements: short stories exploring exile, belonging, and moral choice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReading engagement: thought-provoking explorations of identity, loyalty, and justice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eProse and style: precise, restrained, and lyrical language in translation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSettings and mood: vivid, global landscapes that shape tone and meaning\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eUse cases: ideal for literary study, discussion groups, and personal reflection on big questions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eAfter finishing, readers come away with a nuanced sense of belonging and the moral complexity of allegiance. The collection cultivates empathy for outsiders, sharpens reflection on identity and justice, and leaves a lasting appreciation for language that illuminates difficult truths with quiet power.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Crossword.in","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48540408676569,"sku":"9780141188256","price":475.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0648\/3066\/9017\/files\/8132md7rrqL._SL1500.jpg?v=1779263689","url":"https:\/\/www.crossword.in\/products\/9780141188256","provider":"Crossword.in ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}