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Binding
Paper Back
Number of Pages
696
Language
English
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Book Summary
NIGHTS OF PLAGUE is a revealing literary biography of Sachchidanand Hirananda Vatsyayan Agyeya, one of Hindi literature's most complex voices. Through exclusive archival material and narrative insight, Akshaya Mukul traces a life braided with two world wars, India's struggle for independence, and the Partition, offering a lucid portrait for readers of biography, literary history, and modern Indian culture. The tone is thoughtful, exploratory, and respectful, inviting readers who crave ambitious literary journeys to discover why Agyeya mattered then—and what his life reveals about culture, power, and imagination.
In NIGHTS OF PLAGUE, Akshaya Mukul blends biography with historical currents, presenting Agyeya's public persona as a pillar of Hindi literature alongside intimate chapters long hidden from public view. Drawn from private papers and colonial prison records, the narrative reveals provocative connections—from bomb-making skills to ties with the CIA and secret romances—that shaped his thinking and friendships. Readers move through a life lived across British jails, the vibrant literary circles of Allahabad, the Himalayas, and prestigious universities in the United States, all anchored by a formidable cast of writers, politicians, and intellectuals.
After finishing NIGHTS OF PLAGUE, readers gain a nuanced understanding of Agyeya's enduring influence and the currents that propelled 20th-century Hindi literature. The book invites reflection on how art survives upheaval and how a single life can illuminate a nation’s cultural evolution, leaving you with curiosity, empathy, and a richer sense of literary history.
Product Details
Author
Orhan Pamuk
Publisher
PRH INDIA LOCAL PRINT
Number of Pages
696
Language
English
SKU
9780143465928
ISBN
9780143465928
Dimensions
14 x 1 x 21.6 cm
Binding
Paper Back
MRP: ₹ 699
₹ 594
₹ 105 Off