Grain Of Sand

Book Details

• Author: Rabindranath Tagore

• Publisher: Penguin Books India

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9780143030355

• Pages: 302

• Cover: Paperback

• Release Date: 24-09-2003

• Dimensions: 7.6 x 5.0 x 0.8 inches

About the Book

Chokher Bali (A Grain of Sand) is a timeless tale of complex emotional relationships by Rabindranath Tagore, one of India’s most celebrated literary figures and Nobel Prize winner. This classic novel, soon to be adapted into a major motion picture directed by Rituparno Ghosh, delves into the complexities of love, betrayal, and societal norms within the context of an extramarital affair in a joint family setting.

The story begins with Mahendra, a rich, flamboyant man, and his simple, beautiful wife, Asha. Their seemingly ideal life is disrupted when the widow Binodini enters their lives. Binodini, initially drawn to Bihari, becomes the object of Mahendra's obsessive affection. The domestic equilibrium is shattered as Mahendra and Binodini embark on an illicit affair, causing turmoil within the family. The tension escalates when Binodini elopes with Mahendra, leaving Asha heartbroken. As Bihari seeks to mend the shattered relationships, the novel explores the intricate emotions, desires, and conflicts of each character.

At its core, Chokher Bali is a profound meditation on the intricacies of human emotions, identity, and trust. Tagore’s masterful storytelling captures the complexity of relationships with striking depth and nuance, making this novel as powerful and thought-provoking today as it was when first written.

About the Author

Rabindranath Tagore was a poet, philosopher, and artist who reshaped Bengali literature and music, and became the first non-European to win the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1913. His works, which span poetry, novels, short stories, plays, and songs, are renowned for their deep emotional depth, lyrical beauty, and philosophical insights. Chokher Bali is one of his finest novels, showcasing his ability to explore the inner workings of human relationships and emotions. Tagore’s works continue to inspire and resonate across the world.