Imayam, Imayam
She and I
- ISBN 13:
- 9789354479397
- author:
- Imayam, Imayam
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Speaking Tiger Books
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 168
- Dimensions:
- 20.3 x 12.7 x 1 centimetres (0.1
- Genre:
- Fiction & Literature, Women, Fiction & Literature,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 7 working days
Description
A powerful and unsettling novel about obsession, "She and I" is a compelling study of the destructive nature of unchecked passion. When Kamala, a beautiful and fiercely independent widow, arrives in a village with her daughters, she becomes the object of a lonely and all-consuming desire. The narrator's love for her will become a derangement, driving him to seek debasement and inflict violence. As their relationship spirals out of control, a desperate plan is set in motion that threatens to destroy both Kamala and the narrator. Translated from the Tamil original, "She and I" is an unforgettable work by one of India's finest writers. This novel explores the darker aspects of human nature, raising questions about the boundaries between love and obsession. With its brilliant translation and thought-provoking themes, "She and I" is a worthwhile read for fans of literary fiction.