It Does Not Die: A Romance

It Does Not Die: A Romance

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Apr 1, 1995 · English · Paperback (264 pages)
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Format Paperback
Pages 264
Language English
Published Apr 1, 1995
Publisher University of Chicago Press
Edition 2nd
ISBN-10 0226143651
ISBN-13 9780226143651

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Set against the backdrop of 1930s India, the story follows Maitreyi Devi, a gifted young girl, who is navigating the complexities of adolescence. With her keen intellect and poetic spirit, she grapples with her identity and desires in a society that imposes strict conventions. As the daughter of a renowned philosopher, she is naturally drawn into the world of ideas and culture, which shapes her understanding of love and relationships.

The narrative deepens when she encounters a passionate romance that challenges her perspectives on life. This romance forces Maitreyi to confront not only the constraints placed upon her by tradition but also her own innermost yearnings. It becomes a journey of self-discovery, as she must reconcile her poetic dreams with the stark realities that surround her.

Through lyrical prose and intense emotional landscapes, the novel captures the essence of a young woman's quest for autonomy and the transformative power of love, revealing that while time may change many things, the core of true feelings remains indelibly etched in one's heart.

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Romance Science Fiction Children’s

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