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OverviewWhen the Lotus Blooms: WINNER OF FOUR LITERARY AWARDSFrom East Bengal to Tamil Nadu, 'When the Lotus Blooms' captures the mood and ethos of the rich landscape and diversity of India, while highlighting the universal and timeless circumstances of women and their struggle to seek happiness in a patriarchal world.The novel follows the arc of two Brahmin families in 1930s British Colonial India. It is the journey of two child brides, Rajam and Dharmu, who attempt to fulfill their destiny despite the shackles of tradition, duty, and customs of a complex society. Tormented by a domineering mother-in-law, Rajam battles with her inability to conceive, and Dharmu struggles with the loneliness and strain of adapting to her aloof husband's westernized lifestyle. The blooming of the lotus has a special significance to both families. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Kanchana Krishnan Ayyar , Indrani Chakrabarti , Sudipto BasuPublisher: Kanchi Books Imprint: Kanchi Books Volume: 1 Dimensions: Width: 15.20cm , Height: 2.10cm , Length: 22.90cm Weight: 0.535kg ISBN: 9780983876557ISBN 10: 098387655 Pages: 366 Publication Date: 21 March 2017 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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