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Number of Pages
544
Age Group
All
Language
English
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Book Summary
This is a bold literary fiction that blends biography, history, and imagination into one immersive narrative. It speaks to readers who love historical fiction, biographical novels, and deep cultural storytelling, especially fans of South Asian literature who want to understand how stories shape nations and memory. The tone is thoughtful, lyrical, and intellectually adventurous.
Readers follow a story-led journey where a manuscript resurfaces and two legendary voices speak across time, weaving their lives with the people and events that have defined a culture. The reading experience is distinctive for its seamless blend of memory, myth, and social history, its reflective, mirror-like cadence, and its willingness to challenge oblivion while honoring memory.
As a literary journey, it drifts through two centuries of Indian cultural lifeโthrough cities, streets, and ideasโoffering a panoramic yet intimate view of literature, society, and daily life. The narrative remains firmly focused on atmosphere and insight, avoiding spoilers while inviting curiosity and discovery.
What you gain after finishing is a deeper understanding of how literature preserves memory and shapes identity, plus a renewed sense of curiosity about the forces that have formed Indian culture. The experience leaves a lasting impressionโhaunting, insightful, and encouraging ongoing reflection on the power of storytelling to illuminate history.
Product Details
Author
Rabishankar Bal
Publisher
Penguin Random House
Number of Pages
544
Language
English
SKU
9788184003086
ISBN
9788184003086
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
14x4x20cm
Binding
Paperback
MRP: โน 499
โน 475
โน 24 Off