Swamy, Shruti

A House Is a Body: Stories

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ISBN 13:
9781643751450
author:
Swamy, Shruti
format:
Paperback / softback
publisher:
Algonquin Books (division of Workman)
language:
English
Publication Year:
2021
Pages:
224
Dimensions:
21 x 14 centimetres (0.18 kg)
Genre:
Fiction & Literature, Short Stories, Fiction & Literature,
Condition:
New
Availability:
Item usually sent within 10 working days
£11.68

Description

A House Is a Body is a powerful and immersive short story collection that explores the complexities of identity, motherhood, and relationships. Set against the backdrop of modernity and antiquity, Shruti Swamy's characters grapple with the intricacies of human experience, revealing moments of beauty, pain, and power that contain the world. Through twelve arresting stories, Swamy masterfully weaves together themes of desire, ego, and the human condition, set against the vibrant cultural landscape of the United States and India. With precision and edge, she probes the inner lives of her characters, laying bare the complexities of the human heart. This debut collection introduces a bold and original voice in fiction, one that promises to leave a lasting impact on readers.

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