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Sharatchandra
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Binding
Hardback
Number of Pages
116
Age Group
All
Language
Hindi
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Book Summary
This is a work of fiction set in rural India, exploring how tradition, family duty, and social hierarchy shape lives. Its central theme centers on exploitation and resilience within a patriarchal, caste-conscious society, and the longing for autonomy and dignity. The intended reader includes adults, literary fiction lovers, and anyone drawn to historical social drama and cultural history. The emotional tone is thoughtful, compassionate, and ultimately hopeful about personal and social change.
Presented as a story-driven exploration of everyday life, this narrative uses vivid village scenes, customs, and intimate moments to illuminate the pressures of caste and gender. The translation preserves the cadence and emotional depth of the original, making classic translated literature accessible to English-language readers. The reading experience is immersive and reflective, inviting readers to examine how tradition can both constrain and empower courageous choices.
Readers encounter nuanced relationships and moral challenges that reveal how power, status, and social norms steer decisions, all while avoiding spoilers and staying focused on human dignity and growth. The journey highlights moments of hardship, inner resolve, and the quiet emergence of possibility amid entrenched norms.
After finishing, readers gain empathy for individuals navigating rigid social structures, a deeper understanding of historical context, and a lasting sense of hope, resilience, and the potential for change.
Product Details
Author
Sharatchandra
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
116
Language
Hindi
SKU
9780143477983
ISBN
9780143477983
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
12.9x0.8x19.8cm
Binding
Hardback
₹ 199