Anuradha Roy
The Folded Earth
- ISBN 13:
- 9780857388315
- author:
- Anuradha Roy
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- MacLehose Press
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 272
- Dimensions:
- 22.6 x 15.2 x 2.4 cm
- Genre:
- Fiction, Contemporary Fiction, , Modern & contemporary fiction (post c 1945), Fiction / Contemporary Fiction, FICTION / Literary, Fiction / Historical, Historical - General, Literary, Fiction - Historical, General & Literary Fiction
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The Folded Earth by Anuradha Roy is set in a remote Himalayan town, where Maya tries to rebuild her life after a time of great sorrow. She finds solace in teaching and writing, but the tranquility is short-lived as the town's new administration threatens the school and the natural world she loves. As tensions rise, Maya becomes increasingly entangled in the lives of those around her, including a peasant girl and a newcomer who sets up a trekking company on their estate. The lines between reality and danger begin to blur, forcing Maya to confront the bitter truths she has been trying to escape. This powerful narrative is a poignant exploration of the human condition, weaving together themes of nature, community, and the complexities of human relationships.
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