Parineeta [Paperback] Chattopadhyay, Saratchandra
Parineeta [Paperback] Chattopadhyay, Saratchandra
Author: Chattopadhyay, Saratchandra
Brand: Penguin
Binding: paperback
Number Of Pages: 112
Release Date: 25-05-2005
Details:
Set in early twentieth century Kolkata, Parineeta (Espoused) is the unforgettable story of a child-woman it ís an intense and bittersweet romance. Lalita, an orphaned girl who lives with her uncle and considers herself betrothed to Shekhar, her benefactor and guardian. After several failed attempts, Lalita finally gets the egotistical Shekhar to admit that he reciprocates her feelings. However, tensions erupt between Shekharís prosperous father and Lalitaís poor but principled uncle, and the situation is further complicated by the arrival on the scene of Girin, a mild-mannered and eligible bachelor, who is attracted to Lalita. The lover's world is turned upside down, and Shekhar and Lalita find themselves estranged. Years later, they meet again, and the story takes another unexpected turn
Parineeta is a classic that has captured the imagination of generations of readers. This new translation, published to coincide with Vidhu Vinod Chopraís film, will delight Saratchandraís fans, as well as those who are not familiar with the writer's works.
EAN: 9780143033561
Package Dimensions: 6.6 x 4.3 x 0.3 inches
Languages: English, Bengali
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