Chandra, Vikram

Red Earth and Pouring Rain

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ISBN 13:: 9780571234493
author:: Chandra, Vikram
format:: Paperback
publisher:: Faber & Faber
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2007
Pages:: 528
Dimensions:: 129mm X 199mm
Genre:: General & Literary Fiction
Condition:: New
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Red Earth and Pouring Rain by Vikram Chandra is a powerful saga that explores the complexities of colonialism, death, and suffering. When Abhay shoots a scavenging monkey, he unwittingly sets in motion a chain of events that reveals the reincarnation of 19th-century poet Sanjay Parasher. The monkey's tales, which Abhay must retell each day to remain alive, offer a glimpse into Sanjay's past and his struggles against British rule. Through these stories, Vikram Chandra delves into themes of ephemeral pleasure, the search for meaning in life, and the consequences of violence. The narrative is woven together with Abhay's own tale of a drive across America, providing a striking contrast between India's ancient ways and America's throwaway culture. As the monkey's tales unfold, Vikram Chandra masterfully weaves together historical events, personal struggles, and philosophical concepts to create a rich and moving narrative.

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