Over the past year, I have cherished a newfound sense of curiosity when it comes to literature from the homeland. With its poetic title and tale that delved into everything from globalization and the dream of settling abroad right down to the effects of colonialism on those who found themselves newly free, The Inheritance of Loss started me off on a journey of discovery, both of the self and Indian literature. Jhumpa Lahiri’s The Namesake gave me a glimpse into life on the other side – a window into the lives of the children of immigrants growing up abroad, and the struggles they face when it comes to their identity. Rohinton Mistry’s works – particularly A Fine Balance – left an indelible mark on me, as did Family Matters . The former took me to the Emergency period of 70s India, something our history books never dared to. The latter, a more subdued yet resonant work of art dealing with regret, strained familial relationships and death, made me notice the delicate family dynamics ...
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