DUR GHAR MAJHE

Book Details

• ISBN: 9789391151478

• Edition: 1

• Publishing Year: August 2021

• Pages: 180

• Language: Translated from English to Marathi

• Category: Short Stories

• Publisher: Mehta Publishing House

• Binding: Paperback

About The Book

"Elsewhere, Home" by Leila Aboulela, translated into Marathi by Sunanda Amrapurkar, takes readers on a journey through the emotional complexities of immigration and the struggles of assimilation. Winner of the Saltire Society Fiction Book of the Year 2018 and longlisted for the People’s Book Prize 2018, this collection paints a poignant picture of a woman’s experience as she navigates her life between two worlds.

The stories unfold against the backdrop of Khartoum’s dusty streets and the cold, unfamiliar environments of Aberdeen and London, exploring the deep feelings of alienation and yearning that come with leaving one’s homeland. The protagonist’s encounter with a former classmate brings memories of her life in Sudan flooding back, leading her to reflect on her identity and the challenges of being far from home. The narrative delves into the evolving relationship between a wealthy Sudanese student in Aberdeen and a Scottish man, as well as the complex bond a woman has with her favorite writer, whose portrayal of their shared culture both resonates with and challenges her sense of self.

With subtlety and restraint, Elsewhere, Home explores the tensions between belonging and difference, the heartache of leaving behind one’s past, and the struggle to reconcile a new life with old memories. Aboulela’s evocative storytelling, paired with the sensitivity of the translation, invites readers to reflect on their own feelings of displacement, loss, and the longing for home.