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Fakir Mohan Senapati
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Number of Pages
228
Language
English
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Book Summary
Six Acres and a Third invites you into 19th-century Orissa, where Fakir Mohan Senapati crafts a sly, humorous portrait of village life under colonial rule. This landmark novel, one of the early pillars of modern Indian literature, blends sharp social observation with wit to illuminate life on the margins. Ideal for readers who love literary classics, cultural history, and stories that reveal the everyday realities of colonial India, Six Acres and a Third is a thoughtful pick for students, history enthusiasts, and curious readers alike.
Senapati writes with vivid detail and a steady, inviting rhythm that guides you through bustling village scenes and intimate moments, exposing how power and policy shape ordinary lives. The book’s wit tempers its critique, turning social observation into a moving, approachable experience. In this graceful translation, the original’s charm and rhythm endure, letting the sly humor and keen insights speak clearly to today’s readers.
After finishing Six Acres and a Third, readers gain a nuanced understanding of how ordinary people navigate change and power, and they come away with a deeper respect for voices that shaped modern Indian literature. The book invites reflection on resilience, community, and culture, leaving a lasting impression that resonates long after the final page.
Product Details
Author
Fakir Mohan Senapati
Publisher
Penguin India
Number of Pages
228
Language
English
SKU
9780143028734
ISBN
9780143028734
Binding
Paperback
MRP: ₹ 299
₹ 254
15% Off