The Parrot Green Saree (H.B)

Book Details

• Publisher: Niyogi Books Pvt. Ltd. (Under the Imprint: Thornbird)

• Author: Nabaneeta Dev Sen & Translated by Tutun Mukherjee

• Language: English

• Edition: First Edition

• ISBN: 9789389136036

• Pages: 128

• Cover: Hardcover

About The Book

The Parrot Green Saree is a poignant narrative that explores the intricate lives of two women from different generations, their personal struggles, and their ever-evolving relationship. Set primarily in the United States, the story deftly addresses themes of displacement, loss, memory, and the challenges of navigating between two worlds. The book explores political and personal battles, individual freedom, and ultimately, rebirth.

This novel, part of Nabaneeta Dev Sen’s celebrated Naxal trilogy, offers a unique glimpse into the ethical and existential dilemmas of the modern urban intellectual. Unlike the previous novels in the trilogy, The Parrot Green Saree places a profound emphasis on the complex and often turbulent relationship between a mother and her daughter. Through the character of Bipasha, an internationally renowned academic and poet, and her daughter Rohini, Dev Sen weaves a narrative about personal freedom, love, and alienation. Bipasha’s attempt to reconnect with her daughter, to reclaim her love and trust, forms the emotional core of this beautifully crafted story.

A tale of reinvention and self-discovery, The Parrot Green Saree introduces a fascinating, highbrow, and sexually adventurous mother who defies traditional norms, challenging the typical maternal expectations. The novel offers an insightful exploration of familial relationships, touching on the universal struggle for identity and belonging.