EKA LALASENE

Book Details

• ISBN: 9789353172466

• Edition: 1

• Publishing Year: August 2019

• Pages: 272

• Language: Translated from English to Marathi

• Category: Short Stories

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Binding: Paperback

About The Book

This collection features nine finely crafted stories that delve into the complexities of desire, intimacy, and love. Set across India, the stories explore the often unspoken aspects of human relationships and emotions, revealing the intricacies of human nature.

In one tale, a contractor working at a dam site becomes obsessively fixated on a tribal woman, leading him to kidnap another man’s wife and hold her captive. In another, a Kathak dancer trapped in a marriage of convenience with an older man critiques the concept of fidelity with biting honesty. A young Delhi servant boy’s life is forever altered after he accidentally steps into an occupied bathroom, while a married couple battling infertility attempts to rekindle their romance and passion during a honeymoon on a houseboat in Kashmir.

Each story is a powerful exploration of individual expression, capturing the tension between personal desires and the societal norms that seek to restrain them. The author skillfully weaves a tapestry of human experiences, reflecting the struggle for self-expression in a world that often suppresses it. Through vivid storytelling, this collection uncovers the raw emotions and complexities of love, desire, and identity in contemporary Indian society.