Two Letters - Du Patra - Award Winning Maithili novel
Publisher:
Sahitya Akademi
Language:
English
Pages:
82
Country of Origin:
India
Age Range:
18-100
Average Reading Time
164 mins
Book Description
"Two Letters" is an award-winning Maithili novel, "Du Patra," translated into English. The novel is structured around two letters, each written by a different woman to a different man. The story revolves around four characters, including the two men who receive the letters. The women, who come from different cultural backgrounds and value systems, attempt to reconcile the differences between Western and Indian cultures while grappling with their own personal tragedies. Additionally, the novel delves deeply into the inner selves and psyches of the female characters.