THE NARAYANPUR INCIDENT [Paperback] Shashi Deshpande

Book Details

• Author: Shashi Deshpande

• Brand: Penguin

• Binding: Paperback

• Number of Pages: 148

• Release Date: 23-02-1995

• Language: English

• ISBN: 9780140375411

About the Book

Set against the backdrop of India's struggle for independence, this gripping novel by Shashi Deshpande weaves a tale of courage, family, and the turbulent times of 1942. On 8 August 1942, as Gandhiji and other leaders are imprisoned, the lives of Babu and Manju are dramatically altered. With their schools shut and their father arrested, they find themselves unexpectedly swept into the larger wave of national protests. Their fearless brother Mohan goes underground, while the family relocates to Narayanpur, a seemingly quiet village untouched by the chaos of the freedom movement. However, Narayanpur is far from peaceful, and tensions within the village rise to a climax when a group of children dares to challenge the police.

Through vivid storytelling, Deshpande captures the essence of courage, resistance, and the youthful spirit in times of political upheaval. A powerful narrative of resilience, this book offers readers a profound look at the human side of historical movements.