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Kiran Desai

    September 3, 1971

    Kiran Desai is an author whose works explore the intricate relationships between cultures and identities. Her novels are distinguished by their rich language and profound insights into the human psyche. With a keen eye for detail, she crafts characters against the backdrop of global shifts and personal quests. Consequently, her writing resonates with readers worldwide who appreciate her ability to capture contemporary human experiences.

    Kiran Desai
    Anschauen und Denken, Reden und Schreiben
    The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny: The spellbinding new novel from the Booker Prize-winning author of The Inheritance of Loss
    Consumer Identity and Fashion
    The inheritance of loss
    Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard
    Social Background of Indian Nationalism
    • 2025

      The spellbinding story of two young people whose fates intersect and diverge across continents and years unfolds an epic of love and family, tradition and modernity. In the snowy mountains of Vermont, Sonia, a lonely college student and aspiring writer, longs for India and seeks inspiration from an older artist, whose influence will darken her life for years. Meanwhile, in Brooklyn, Sunny, a struggling journalist from Delhi, grapples with loneliness as he navigates his American girlfriend and the complexities of his new life. Both Sonia and Sunny grow increasingly alienated, prompting them to question their understanding of happiness, connection, and belonging. In India, their extended families, unable to comprehend their loneliness, orchestrate a meeting between the two, but this clumsy interference only drives them further apart before love can blossom. The narrative explores the forces shaping their identities—country, class, race, and history—while delving into the intricate bonds across generations. This sweeping tale captures the essence of a love story, a family saga, and a rich exploration of ideas, marking a significant achievement by one of our greatest novelists.

      The Loneliness of Sonia and Sunny: The spellbinding new novel from the Booker Prize-winning author of The Inheritance of Loss
    • 2023

      It Presents A Comprehensive Study Of The Transformation Of Indian Society, Through A Century And Half-Upto The Commencement Of Second World War, And The Resultant Rise Of Indian Nationalism. It Gives A Historical, Synthectic And Systematic Account Of The Genesis Of Indian Nationalism.

      Social Background of Indian Nationalism
    • 2022

      Consumer Identity and Fashion

      • 170 pages
      • 6 hours of reading

      Exploring the significance of presentation and personality in interpersonal interactions, this book delves into how these elements influence perceptions and relationships. It challenges conventional views and highlights the impact of personal branding and communication styles on success in various contexts. Through research and real-life examples, it provides insights into enhancing one's presence and effectiveness in social and professional settings, making a compelling case for the importance of self-presentation in achieving personal and career goals.

      Consumer Identity and Fashion
    • 2007
    • 2005

      The inheritance of loss

      • 357 pages
      • 13 hours of reading
      3.5(48885)Add rating

      In a crumbling house in the remote northeastern Himalayas, an embittered, elderly judge finds his peaceful retirement turned upside down by the arrival of his orphaned granddaughter, Sai, but their world--and Sai's romance with her handsome Nepali tutor--is threatened by a Nepalese insurgency. By the author of Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard. Reprint. 50,000 first printing.

      The inheritance of loss
    • 1998

      Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard

      • 209 pages
      • 8 hours of reading
      3.5(5030)Add rating

      Sampath Chawla was born in a time of drought that ended with a vengeance the night of his birth. All signs being auspicious, the villagers triumphantly assured Sampath's proud parents that their son was destined for greatness. Twenty years of failure later, that unfortunately does not appear to be the case. A sullen government worker, Sampath is inspired only when in search of a quiet place to take his nap. & quot; But the world is round, & quot; his grandmother says. "Wait and see Even if it appears he is going downhill, he will come up the other side. Yes, on top of the world. He is just taking a longer route." No one believes her until, one day, Sampath climbs into a guava tree and becomes unintentionally famous as a holy man, setting off a series of events that spin increasingly out of control. A delightfully sweet comic novel that ends in a raucous bang, Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard is as surprising and entertaining as it is beautifully wrought.

      Hullabaloo in the Guava Orchard