Yatra
| Title | Yatra |
|---|---|
| Author | Nina Sibal |
| Publication | Roli |
| Size | XI, 324p |
| Language |  ENG |
| ISBN | |
| Topics |
Indian fiction--Historical Indian fiction--English Indian fiction--Religious Sikhism--History |
| Notes | a novel published in 1987, covers more than a century in the life of a Sikh family. Their movements over time reflect the title: "Yatra" means journey or pilgrimage. Critics comment on the book's magical realism, especially with respect to one character's changing skin colour, and make comparisons with Salman Rushdie's Midnight's Children. The author uses mythical elements in her story. Themes include the Chipko movement, the history of the Punjab, the origin of Bangla Desh, and the heroine's search for a father. The novel can be criticised for being too crowded with multiple themes, but overall it was generally well received. It won the 1987 International Grand Prix for Literature in Algiers. |
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