Shashi Deshpande is one of India's most distinguished living authors. She has written seven novels, including A Matter of Time, as well as several volumes of short stories and a number of children's books. She is the winner of the prestigious Sahitya Akademi Award.
"Austere, philosophical, and rich; a work that . . . grows in moral force and pathos." --The New York Times Book Review "With delicate compassion and needle-sharp insights, Deshpande delineates the battle to build an independent life against the backdrop of ancient discriminations and daily humiliations. . . . The novel's rich, nuanced prose weaves the tale of four generations of women into a complex tapestry." --Ms. magazine "This novel places Deshpande in distinguished international company [for] readers who enjoy Anita Brookner or Isabel Allende." --Publishers Weekly "A very satisfying piece of reading and a significant contribution to the world of literature because of . . . the poignancy and sensitivity with which it handles the characters and their worlds." --The Book Review "A poignant peep into the tangled web of human relationships." --Femina "This strength of Deshpande's fiction lies in its compassion, its tolerance and understanding of human relationships." --Times Literary Supplement
Austere, philosophical, and rich; a work that . . . grows in moral force and pathos. --The New York Times Book Review With delicate compassion and needle-sharp insights, Deshpande delineates the battle to build an independent life against the backdrop of ancient discriminations and daily humiliations. . . . The novel's rich, nuanced prose weaves the tale of four generations of women into a complex tapestry. --Ms. magazine This novel places Deshpande in distinguished international company [for] readers who enjoy Anita Brookner or Isabel Allende. --Publishers Weekly A very satisfying piece of reading and a significant contribution to the world of literature because of . . . the poignancy and sensitivity with which it handles the characters and their worlds. --The Book Review A poignant peep into the tangled web of human relationships. --Femina This strength of Deshpande's fiction lies in its compassion, its tolerance and understanding of human relationships. --Times Literary Supplement
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