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In this retelling of Govardhanram Tripathis sprawling magnum opus, Saraswatichandra, Sameer Acharya makes accessible and brings to life for a modern readership one of Indian literatures great classics. Set in late nineteenth-century India, this is the story of an educated and spiritual young man whose life is at a crossroads. Betrothed to and in love with Kumud, he nevertheless breaks off their engagement due to escalating familial tensions, and leaves Bombay to learn about his country and seek enlightenment. A series of events leads both Kumud, now married, and Saraswatichandra to an ashram, where they must decide how to go on with their lives At its heart, this is a novel about an India where tradition and modernity are locked in battle.

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ISBN
9789352778997
AUTHOR
Sameer Acharya
PUBLISHER
HarperCollins India
BINDING
PAPERBACK
PAGES
296
YEAR
2018

AUTHOR BIOGRAPHY

Govardhanram Tripathi (1855-1907) was born in Gujarat, and was one of the most popular writers and thinkers of his time. His four-volume novel, Saraswatichandra, is universally regarded as a classic. Sameer Acharya is a writer and director based in Los Angeles. He has a bachelors degree in political science from UCLA and a masters in public policy from George Mason University.

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In this retelling of Govardhanram Tripathis sprawling magnum opus, Saraswatichandra, Sameer Acharya makes accessible and brings to life for a modern readership one of Indian literatures great classics. Set in late nineteenth-century India, this is the story of an educated and spiritual young man whose life is at a crossroads. Betrothed to and in love with Kumud, he nevertheless breaks off their engagement due to escalating familial tensions, and leaves Bombay to learn about his country and seek enlightenment. A series of events leads both Kumud, now married, and Saraswatichandra to an ashram, where they must decide how to go on with their lives At its heart, this is a novel about an India where tradition and modernity are locked in battle.

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