Book Details
Format
Paperback
Pages
264
Language
English
Published
Apr 1, 1995
Publisher
University of Chicago Press
Edition
2nd
ISBN-10
0226143651
ISBN-13
9780226143651
Description
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.
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.
Genres
Romance
Science Fiction
Children’s